Episode 1
Episode 1
58m
Professor Jim Al-Khalili unravels the mystery of how the most complex structure known of in the universe - the human brain - came to exist.
Where to watch Secrets of the Brain
TV series
Secrets of the Brain
20251 season
Professor Jim Al-Khalili unravels the mysteries of arguably the most complex object in the cosmos: the human brain.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Secrets of the Brain premiered September 29, 2025. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Professor Jim Al-Khalili unravels the mysteries of arguably the most complex object in the cosmos: the human brain.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
59mfinale
From playing computer games with chimpanzees to studying modern relationships, Jim Al-Khalili investigates how the brain evolved and how they differ from AI.
Where to watch Secrets of the BrainEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Available now in United States
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More about Secrets of the Brain
Cast
Jim Al-KhaliliSelf - PresenterProduction details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 2
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
FurnaceUnited Kingdom
Themes
human brainpsychologyscience and technology