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Wonders of the Solar System

2010 British television series

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Research date: 2026-11-08

Synopsis

Wonders of the Solar System is a 2010 television series co-produced by the BBC and Science Channel, and hosted by physicist Brian Cox. Wonders of the Solar System was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 7 March 2010. The series comprises five episodes, each of which focuses on an aspect of the Solar System and features a 'wonder' relevant to the theme. The series was described as one of the most successful to appear on BBC Two in recent years. An accompanying book with the same name was also published.

On 31 March 2011, the series won the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award for excellence in documentary film-making.

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Key facts

Official title
Wonders of the Solar System
Alternative titles
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Original release
2010-03-07 – 2010-04-04
Country of production
United Kingdom
Language
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Genres
popularisation of science
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Directors
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Producers
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Production company
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Presenters
Brian Cox
Official website
http://science.discovery.com/tv/wonders-of-the-solar-system/
Official trailer
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Streaming

Listed service
BBC
Original or licensed
Original — public records list BBC as the original network or distributor (BBC Two, Science Channel).
Available now in UK
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Available now in Ireland
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Available now in US
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Past availability
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Episodes, events and timeline

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