Brian Cox

The series comprises five episodes, each of which focuses on an aspect of the Solar System and features a 'wonder' relevant to the theme. Episodes are: "Empire of the Sun" "Order Out of Chaos" "The Thin Blue Line" "Dead or Alive" "Aliens" (wikipedia)

Professor Brian Cox explores the globe to reveal how a few fundamental laws of science gave birth to the most complex and unique feature of the universe - life.

Dara O Briain hosts a quiz celebrating 50 years of BBC Two in which teams of celebrities answer questions about the channel's programmes and stars. The panellists are Mock the Week's Hugh Dennis, Deborah Meaden of Dragons' Den, Dave Myers of the Hairy Bikers, Professor Brian Cox, Goodness Gracious Me star Meera Syal and choirmaster Gareth Malone, with Pointless co-host Richard Osman on hand to supply extra facts and figures

Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the laws of nature - light. (imdb)

Professor Brian Cox explores the work of British scientific pioneers, visiting the important places where they made their discoveries and recreating their experiments, as well as examining their legacies.

Brian travels the globe to discuss these topics with examples from our planet and others in the universe.

Professor Brian Cox combines some of the most spectacular sights on Earth with our deepest understanding of the universe to reveal how the planet's beauty is created by just a handful of forces. (BBC)

Eric Idle persuades Professor Brian Cox to present a lecture on the birth of the entire universe. Brian soon realises Eric is actually hosting a comedy and musical extravaganza with the help of Warwick Davis, Noel Fielding, Hannah Waddingham and Robin Ince, alongside a chorus of singers and dancers. (BBC)

Professor Brian Cox presents a documentary TV series on the planets of our solar system