Series synopsis
The Planets is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 28, 2019. It ended on June 25, 2019. It stars Professor Brian Cox.
Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.
Premise
Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Professor Brian Cox as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | June 1, 2019 | June 29, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 5 | May 28, 2019 | June 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Minisode 1: Hunting for Volcanoes We once thought that volcanoes only shaped Earth's landscapes... We were wrong. |
June 1, 2019 |
| 2 |
Minisode 2: Searching for Water We once thought that Earth was the only world covered in water... We were wrong. |
June 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
Minisode 3: Chasing Storms We once thought that Earth had the most powerful storms... We were wrong. |
June 15, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets The rocky planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars were born at the same time from the same material - yet have lived radically different lives. What immense forces are at play? |
May 28, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Two Sisters - Earth & Mars Professor Brian Cox continues his tour of the solar system revealing that it was once home to not one, but two blue planets. |
June 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Godfather: Jupiter Brian Cox continues his exploration of the solar system with a visit to a planet that dwarfs all the others: Jupiter. Its size gives it a great power that it has used to manipulate the other planets. |
June 11, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 28, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |