Marvel at the events that take place throughout the universe in the new BBC series, Solar System, starts Wednesday 1st January at 22:15 on BBC Nordic and available on BBC Nordic+. 

Presented by Professor Brian Cox, this five-part series takes us on a cosmic journey to behold as we witness the mysterious events that unfold across the planets and moons of our solar system.

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What to expect

With more than 40 active space craft busy exploring the space around us, scientists have been able to capture the goings on of our solar system in unique detail.

Right now, frozen water mountains float across icy plains, thunder clouds swell to more than 60 kilometres high, and rainstorms fuel the currents of a 250-mile-long methane river.

And with cutting-edge visual effects (VFX), this wondrous series is able to bring these discoveries to life on screen, showcasing the everyday events our solar system like never before…
 

Five episodes to enjoy

From volcanic planets to distant worlds lay hidden in the darkness, Solar System is an epic journey across space and its incredible variety, in five stunning episodes.

Beginning with the volcano-covered planets and moons of our solar system, Professor Brian Cox takes us first on an expedition to the worlds bursting with fire and ice.

From Mars – home to the largest volcano in our solar system – to Triton, the most distant but active volcanic world known to man, discover the vibrant worlds erupting around earth. 

Later in the series, Cox takes us on to the distant realms of our solar system where we encounter its strangest of worlds. 

From an egg-shaped planet called Haumea to Miranda – a moon in orbit around Uranus whose unique topography, characterised by extreme cliffs, deep chasms and a rough, uneven surface – suggests a tortured, unexplained past...

Presented by Professor Brian Cox

Brian Cox is the Professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester. Also, The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement and Fellow of the Royal Society, Cox is recognised worldwide as a leading communicator for all things scientific.

Having presented an array of BBC science shows including The Plantes, Forces of Nature and Human Universe, Solar System is his latest exploration of the mysterious and unfolding events of our neighbouring worlds.

When to watch

Find out how we are expanding our understanding of the cosmos and tune in to the first episode of Solar System, available to watch at 22:15 on Wednesday 1st January on BBC Nordic and at 22:30 in Norway. 

You can also catch Solar System on BBC Nordic+. You don’t want to miss it!