The Planets

Circling around the Sun in speedy orbits, Mercury and Venus are two hostile worlds that suffered very different fates. Venus is our evil twin with acidic clouds, lightning and extreme heat while Mercury is a coulourless, lifeless body ravaged by asteroids. From meteor impacts to global warming, discover what we have in common with our terrestrial cousins.

The Earth & The Moon
Learn how the Blue Planet evolved in one of the most volatile regions of the Milky Way and go on an incredible trip to the Moon.

Mars: The Red Planet
Using data collected from robotic rovers, we take you to the surface of Mars to investigate its suitability for human settlement.

Jupiter: The Giant Planet
This programme answers some key questions about our largest planet; how was Jupiter formed; what's fuelling its weather systems and is there life on one of its moons?

Saturn: Lord of the Rings
Famous for its incredible ring formations, Saturn is the most beautiful planet in our solar system. Explore the moons and rings that surround this stunning celestial body and contemplate the prospect of primitive life on two of its moons, Titan and Enceladus.

The Outer Planets
In the distant corners of our solar system, ice giants Uranus and Neptune are violent, turbulent and unpredictable worlds while Pluto isn’t even a planet anymore! Get ready to visit these mysterious orbiting bodies that exist so far from the Sun.