Episode 1
The Universe in a Snowflake
Brian uncovers how the stunning diversity of shapes in our natural world are shadows of the rules that govern the Universe.
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TV series
Forces of Nature with Brian Cox
2016TV-PG1 season7.6 / 10
Professor Brian Cox goes on a grand tour of the planet to explain how the Earth's beauty is created by just a handful of forces.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Forces of Nature with Brian Cox premiered July 4, 2016. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Professor Brian Cox goes on a grand tour of the planet to explain how the Earth's beauty is created by just a handful of forces.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Somewhere in Spacetime
Professor Brian Cox follows Earth’s epic journey through space.
Where to watch Forces of Nature with Brian Cox
Episode 3
The Moth And The Flame
Brian takes a look at the planet’s basic ingredients, including the pure sulphur mined in the heart of a deadly volcano in Indonesia, have become the building blocks of life.
Where to watch Forces of Nature with Brian Cox
Episode 4
The Pale Blue Dot
Professor Brian Cox explains the science behind the colours of the planet.
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Cast
Professor Brian CoxSelf - PresenterProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 4
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
France TélévisionsFrance
Themes
chemical elementearthgravityminiseriesmoonnaturenature documentarynorthern lights