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Wonders of the Universe

Professor Brian Cox reveals how the most fundamental scientific principles and laws explain not only the story of the universe, but the story of us all

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Episode 1 clip: Destiny - Chankillo, Peru

Prof Brian Cox marvels at a 2,500-year-old solar calendar, Chankillo in Peru, as the sun rises.

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Episode 2 clip: Stardust - reactions

Prof Brian Cox demonstrates how reactive raw chemical elements can be.

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Episode 3 clip: Falling - Zero gravity flight

From a 15,000 metre vantage point, Prof Brian Cox experiences what a world without gravity would be like.

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EPISODE 4 CLIP: MESSENGERS - SEEING ANDROMEDA

Prof Brian Cox takes a photograph of the spiral galaxy Andromeda, seeing the light it emitted 2.5 million years ago.

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