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Wonders of the Universe: Destiny

Wonders of the Universe (2011)

Documentary | UK

Director: Stephen Cooter

BBC2 | Tuesday, 9 May 2023 | 15:00

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Tuesday, 23 August 2022 01:00

Wednesday, 8 June 2022 12:00

Tuesday, 7 June 2022 22:00

Tuesday, 7 June 2022 18:00

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Rating: 8.7/10

User rating: 10/10
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SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 1 - Destiny

SYNOPSIS

New series. Professor Brian Cox explores how the development of mankind and the history of the universe are intertwined, visiting dramatic locations around the world to illustrate the fundamental scientific principles that govern the laws of nature. He begins by investigating time, charting the evolution of the cosmos and explaining why the universe must one day come to an end.

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Brian Cox

Self - Presenter

Producer: Stephen Cooter, Laura Mulholland

Narrator: Steven Mackintosh

RUNTIME: 62 min

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