Professor Brian Cox reveals how Earth's beauty is created by just a handful of forces. He follows the planet's epic journey through space. Show more

Professor Brian Cox reveals how Earth's beauty is created by just a handful of forces. In this episode Brian explains the science behind the colours of the planet. Show more

In the world's most volcanic region, South East Asia, Prof Brian Cox explores the thin line that separates the living from the dead, posing the enduring question: what is life? Show more

Brian Cox continues his exploration of the solar system with a visit to a planet that dwarfs all the others: Jupiter. Its size gives it a great power that it has used to manipulate the other planets. Show more

The rocky planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars were born at the same time from the same material - yet have lived radically different lives. What immense forces are at play? Show more

Professor Brian Cox continues his tour of the solar system revealing that it was once home to not one, but two blue planets. Show more