List of episodes of the series «Universe»

The Sun: God Star

• Episode number: 1
• Episode duration: 45 min.
• Episode description:
  Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.

Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

• Episode number: 2
• Episode duration: 48 min.
• Episode description:
  Professor Brian Cox questions whether we are alone in the universe. There might be more planets than stars in our galaxy - but will we find a second Earth?

The Milky Way: Island of Light

• User score: 8
• Episode number: 3
• Episode duration: 46 min.
• Episode description:
  A space mission discovers the dramatic history of the Milky Way. Professor Brian Cox reveals how our galaxy endured multiple collisions as rival galaxies fought for survival.

Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

• User score: 8
• Episode number: 4
• Episode duration: 47 min.
• Episode description:
  Prof Brian Cox journeys into a supermassive black hole - a monster that can destroy worlds, stop time, and is forcing us to reassess our understanding of reality.

The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

• Episode number: 5
• Episode duration: 46 min.
• Episode description:
  It’s the ultimate question: why are we here? Cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the very beginning – the origin of the Universe.