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The Planets

The Planets
★ 8.3/10•2019•1h 0m•TV-PG•Documentary
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Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 28, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial PlanetsE158m

A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets

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?

May 28, 2019

Episode 2 - The Two Sisters - Earth & MarsE258m

The Two Sisters - Earth & Mars

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

Jun 4, 2019

Episode 3 - The Godfather: JupiterE358m

The Godfather: Jupiter

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.

Jun 11, 2019

Episode 4 - Life Beyond the Sun: SaturnE458m

Life Beyond the Sun: Saturn

Professor Brian Cox reveals the history of Saturn. Saturn began life as a strange planet of rock and ice and in time transformed into a gas giant, ring-less and similar looking to its rival, Jupiter.

Jun 18, 2019

Episode 5 - Into the Darkness: Ice WorldsE558m

Into the Darkness: Ice Worlds

In the final episode, Professor Brian Cox journeys to the remotest part of the solar system, a place that the most mysterious planets call home.

Jun 25, 2019

Actors

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Self - Presenter

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