Brian Cox: Space, Time & Videotape

Duration: 59'13''

Synopsis

Professor Brian Cox is joined by two of his heroes, the actor Brian Blessed and Professor Alice Roberts. On the agenda are his TV idols from both science fiction and science fact, as well as a whole universe of other stuff.

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Episode 2 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

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The remaining astronaut candidates are put through more demanding tests. They have to escape from an underwater capsule an...

02: Out of Sight | Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds

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BBC HD | 2010 | 58'22''

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2: In the Beginning | Stephen Hawking's Universe

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Professor Stephen Hawking looks at the mystery of how the Universe. He introduces the Big Bang theory and the scientists who...

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S1E2:...about the Universe | James May's Things You Need to Know

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BBC Two | 2010 | 59'24''

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1: Empire of the Sun | Wonders of the Solar System

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2: Stardust | Wonders of the Universe

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Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. In this episode, he seeks to answer the biggest questions of all - what are we a...

2: The Two Sisters - Earth and Mars | The Planets

2: The Two Sisters - Earth and Mars | The Planets

BBC Two | 2019 | 59'16''

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

Episode 1 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

Episode 1 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

BBC Two | 2017 | 58'44''

Chris Hadfield, Dr Kevin Fong and Dr Iya Whiteley put 12 candidates through a series of physical and psychological tests t...

Episode 3 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

Episode 3 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

BBC Two | 2017 | 59'00''

Old fears surface when the remaining candidates face some space agency swim tests. Their teamwork and mental agility are s...

Episode 6 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

Episode 6 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

BBC Two | 2017 | 58'13''

The finalists head to the Shuttle Landing Facility on Florida's Space Coast for a tough test in weightlessness, and back i...

Evidence of the Big Bang | Wonders of the Universe

Evidence of the Big Bang | Wonders of the Universe

BBC Two | 2011 | 4'26''

Brian Cox simply explains how light and colour are crucial evidence for the Big Bang.

Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey | Learning Zone

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The death of a star | James May's Things You Need to Know

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BBC Two | 2011 | 2'51''

James May explains how as a star dies, it gets brighter, hotter and smaller.

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The rocky planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars were born at the same time from the same material - yet have...

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The 21st Century Race For Space

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Brian Cox gains exclusive access to Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and Spaceport America, to explore what is really happening in privately fina...

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BBC One | 2016 | 58'35''

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The Entire Universe

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BBC Two | 2016 | 59'09''

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4: A Place in Space and Time | Human Universe

BBC Two | 2014 | 58'58''

Professor Brian Cox explores mankind's place in the universe. He looks at how we came to understand that we are not at the cent...

Evolution of hearing and jaws in fish, reptiles and mammals | Wonders of Life

Evolution of hearing and jaws in fish, reptiles and mammals | Wonders of Life

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'12''

Spec references J247: B5.2c J250: B5.2c. Clip starts with a description of hearing and then goe...

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The genetic modification debate | Science Britannica - Learning Zone

BBC Two | 2013 | 6'12''

Brian Cox explores the science behind the genetic modification of plants, and the ongoing debate around ...

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2: Method and Madness | In Search of Science

BBC Two | 2013 | 58'38''

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How are elements made? | Wonders of the Universe

BBC Two | 2011 | 7'37''

Brian Cox explains what elements are and how they are formed, including the importance of carbon.

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BBC Two | 2011 | 58'39''

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