Series synopsis
Secrets of the Brain is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on September 29, 2025. It stars Jim Al-Khalili.
Professor Jim Al-Khalili unravels the mysteries of arguably the most complex object in the cosmos: the human brain.
Premise
Professor Jim Al-Khalili unravels the mysteries of arguably the most complex object in the cosmos: the human brain.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Al-Khalili as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | September 29, 2025 | October 6, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Professor Jim Al-Khalili unravels the mystery of how the most complex structure known of in the universe - the human brain - came to exist. |
September 29, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 From playing computer games with chimpanzees to studying modern relationships, Jim Al-Khalili investigates how the brain evolved and how they differ from AI. |
October 6, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 29, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 6, 2025 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | continue |