Science documentaries
In Search of Science
Professor Brian Cox is going in search of the best of British science. Introducing his science heroes from across the ages, he visits the places where they made their discoveries, recreates their experiments and examines their legacy. Both the visionary geniuses and the forgotten mavericks, are explored. Brian finds out what science is, where science came from, and where science may be taking us.
The Jennings vs Alzheimer's
The Jennings are the first family in the world to be diagnosed with hereditary, early onset Alzheimer’s. Caused by a mutant gene, it’s a discovery which many scientists think will be the key to finally unlocking a cure. But, as this fascinating science documentary shows, the discovery also revealed a devastating truth for the family. The hereditary gene is being passed through each generation.
Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake
Author, Army officer, and European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake takes us on an incredible journey through the universe. In this fascinating science documentary, Tim travels the world while exploring the secrets of the Solar System’s origins, discovering how stars are formed and how they die, delving into the mysteries of the black hole and sharing how to survive when living in space.
Ancient Earth
How did Earth transform from a barren rock with no atmosphere into a lush, green, watery planet filled with life? From massive asteroid bombardments to extreme changes in climate and collisions of whole continents, this thrilling documentary takes viewers on a journey through our planet’s most astonishing ancient history, beginning with its early years as a volcanic hellscape to the rise of humans.
Seven Days on Mars
Professor Brian Cox fulfils a childhood dream by going behind the scenes at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This is mission control for Mars 2020, one of the most ambitious projects ever launched that may reveal if life existed on the red planet. With unique, privileged access, Brian watches the rover, Perseverance, travel the surface of Mars in real time, seeking out signs of alien existence