Wonders of the Universe
Wonders of the Universe is a BBC documentary series presented by Professor Brian Cox, revealing how the most fundamental scientific principles and laws explain not only the story of the universe, but the story of us all. The series consists of four episodes, each of which deals with a different scientific theme: time, the stuff of which we are all made, gravity, and light.
| Episode 1 - Destiny |
Episode 1 - Destiny
In this episode, Professor Brian Cox seeks to understand the nature of time and its role in creating both the universe and ourselves.
Episode 2 - Stardust
This episode is about the story of matter - the stuff of which we are all made and reveals how our origins are entwined with the life cycle of the stars.
Episode 3 - Falling
In the third episode, Professor Brian Cox takes on the story of the force that sculpts the entire universe - gravity.
Episode 4 - Messengers
In the last episode, Professor Brian Cox shows how light holds the key to our understanding of the whole universe, including our own deepest origins.
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