The Planets

2019•1 series
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Professor Brian Cox tells the extraordinary life story of the solar system. For four and a half billion years each of the planets has been on an incredible journey, filled with astonishing spectacle and great drama.

A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets: Episode Image
Episode 1A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets

The four inner planets were born the same, yet have lived radically different lives. Why?

The Two Sisters - Earth & Mars: Episode Image
Episode 2The Two Sisters - Earth & Mars

The Two Sisters - Earth and Mars. Brian Cox reveals how our solar system was once home to two blue planets.

The Godfather: Jupiter: Episode Image
Episode 3The Godfather: Jupiter

Brian Cox explores a planet that dwarfs all the others: Jupiter.

Life Beyond The Sun: Saturn: Episode Image
Episode 4Life Beyond The Sun: Saturn

Professor Brian Cox reveals the history of Saturn.

Into the Darkness: Ice Worlds: Episode Image
Episode 5Into the Darkness: Ice Worlds

In the last episode, Professor Brian Cox explores the remotest part of the solar system.

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