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The Planets

Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.

Series 1: 1. A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets (59 mins)

Series 1: 1. A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets
The four inner planets were born the same, yet have lived radically different lives. Why?
59 mins
Series 1: 2. The Two Sisters - Earth and Mars
Brian Cox reveals how our solar system was once home to two blue planets.
59 mins
Series 1: 3. The Godfather: Jupiter
Brian Cox explores a planet that dwarfs all the others: Jupiter.
59 mins
Series 1: 4. Life Beyond the Sun: Saturn
Professor Brian Cox reveals the history of Saturn.
59 mins
Series 1: 5. Into the Darkness: Ice Worlds
In the last episode, Professor Brian Cox explores the remotest part of the solar system.
59 mins