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Wonders of Life
Wonders of Life Episodes
Original Series: 1. What Is Life?
In this episode Brian Cox visits South East Asia's 'Ring of Fire'. In the world's most volcanic region he explores the thin line that separates the living from the dead and pose ...
19-11-2024
BBC 4
Original Series: 5. Home
As far as we know, there is only one place in the universe on which life has taken hold - earth - but for how much longer will this distinction remain? Astronomers are on the br ...
15-11-2024
BBC 4
Original Series: 4. Size Matters
In this episode, Brian travels around Australia to explore the physics of the size of life. Beginning with the largest organisms on our planet, a forest of giant eucalyptus tree ...
14-11-2024
BBC 4
Original Series: 3. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
The universe is almost entirely devoid of life. Earth, the planet we call home, seems to defy the laws of physics. It is teeming with life in all colours, shapes and sizes. No-o ...
13-11-2024
BBC 4
Original Series: 2. Expanding Universe
Amidst the rich natural history of the United States, Professor Brian Cox encounters the astonishing creatures that reveal how the senses evolved. \n\nEvery animal on Earth expe ...
12-11-2024
BBC 4