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Wonders of the Universe

Wonders of the Universe

Description: Physicist Brian Cox discusses various aspects of the universe, featuring a "wonder" related to each featured topic. Among the topics covered are the nature of time, relating humans to the life cycles of stars and the effect of gravity across the universe.
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Year Released: 2011
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: June 19, 2011
Presented By: Brian Cox
Networks: BBC, BBC Two
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Specialist Factual, MORE
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