Universe: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Professor Brian Cox journeys across the vastness of time and space revealing epic moments of sheer drama that changed the universe forever.

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Series 1 · 1. The Sun: God Star
Series 1: 1. The Sun: God Star
Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Wed 10 Jun · 19:00
UK
Wed 10 Jun · 19:00
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Series 1 · 1. The Sun: God Star
Series 1: 1. The Sun: God Star
Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Thu 11 Jun · 01:35
UK
Thu 11 Jun · 01:35
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 1. The Sun: God Star
Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 10 Jun · 19:00
UK
Wed 10 Jun · 19:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 1. The Sun: God Star
Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 11 Jun · 01:35
UK
Thu 11 Jun · 01:35

Available for Streaming

Series 1 1. The Sun: God Star

1. The Sun: God Star

Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 27 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 Jan 2030)
Series 1 2. Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

2. Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

Professor Brian Cox questions whether we are alone in the universe. There might be more planets than stars in our galaxy - but will we find a second Earth?
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 27 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 Jan 2030)
Series 1 3. The Milky Way: Island of Light

3. The Milky Way: Island of Light

A space mission discovers the dramatic history of the Milky Way. Professor Brian Cox reveals how our galaxy endured multiple collisions as rival galaxies fought for survival.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 27 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 Jan 2030)
Series 1 4. Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

4. Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

Professor Brian Cox journeys into a supermassive black hole - a monster that can destroy worlds and stop time, and which is forcing us to reassess our understanding of reality.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 27 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 Jan 2030)
Series 1 5. The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

5. The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

It’s the ultimate question: why are we here? Brian Cox explores how cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the origin of the universe.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 27 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 Jan 2030)

Universe FAQs

When is Universe next on?

The next broadcast of Universe airs at Wed 10 Jun · 19:00(UK: Wed 10 Jun · 19:00) on BBC Four.

Which channel is Universe next on?

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