Brian Cox

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Brian Cox

Born March 3, 1968 · Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK (age 58)

Brian Edward Cox, OBE, is a British particle physicist, a Royal Society University Research Fellow and a professor at the University of Manchester. He is a member of the High Energy Physics group at the University of Manchester, and works on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, near Geneva, Switzerland. He is working on the R&D project of the FP420 experiment in an inte…

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SunshineSunshine · 2007
Sunshine
★ 7.02007
MovieScience FictionThriller
Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission fails. Seven years later, a new team is sent to finish the mission as mankind’s last hope.
The Science of Doctor WhoThe Science of Doctor Who · 2013
The Science of Doctor Who
★ 7.32013
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
For one night only, Professor Brian Cox takes an audience of celebrity guests and members of the public on a journey into the wonderful universe of the Doctor, from the lecture hall of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Drawing on the latest theories as well as 200 years of scientific discoveries and the genius of Einstein, Brian tries to answer the classic questions raised by the Doctor. Can you really travel in time? Does extra-terrestrial life exist in our galaxy? And how do you build something as fantastical as the TARDIS?
Brian Cox: Seven Days on MarsBrian Cox: Seven Days on Mars · 2022
Brian Cox: Seven Days on Mars
★ 7.52022
MovieDocumentary
With unique access to Nasa, Brian Cox follows Perseverance rover’s search for life on Mars during a critical seven-day period as it undertakes an epic journey across the red planet.
MiP: The Journey Across the UniverseMiP: The Journey Across the Universe · 2024
MiP: The Journey Across the Universe
2024
MovieMysteryScience Fiction
A distance planet in a distant star system has a plan: to construct highly advanced miniature robots to send to a wide number of planets in need of an evolutionary boost.
A Symphonic Odyssey with Professor Brian CoxA Symphonic Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox · 2024
A Symphonic Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox
2024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Explore the secrets of the universe with Professor Brian Cox in this special event that combines ground-breaking science with the power of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Curious People: An Incomplete History of Nine Lessons & CompendiumCurious People: An Incomplete History of Nine Lessons & Compendium · 2024
Curious People: An Incomplete History of Nine Lessons & Compendium
2024
MovieDocumentary
Almost two decades after comedian Robin Ince’s original idea to mash up science with comedy, music and culture in a new variety show, Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless/Curious People and Robin and Brian's Christmas Compendium of Reason are still here brightening the dark days of winter with a joyous celebration of all things curious and creative. This feature length documentary charts the evolution of those pioneering and legendary science variety nights that have attracted legions of fans both on and off the stage and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. With loads of exclusive interviews and never before seen behind the scenes footage we look at how one person's 'stupid idea' ended up changing the shape of science communication and entertainment forever, moving science from the classroom to arenas.
HorizonHorizon · 1964
Horizon
★ 7.51964
SeriesDocumentary
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
MandyMandy · 2020
Mandy
★ 7.52020
SeriesComedy
Mandy is a woman with dreams. Big dreams. Most of all she dreams of breeding Doberman Pinchers. But there are hurdles to overcome before that dream can become a reality. In the series we'll see her go on a health kick, rent out her small back bedroom on Airbnb and attempt a series of short-lived jobs in the modern gig economy.

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Curious People: An Incomplete History of Nine Lessons & CompendiumCurious People: An Incomplete History of Nine Lessons & Compendium · 2024
Curious People: An Incomplete History of Nine Lessons & Compendium
2024
MovieDocumentary
Almost two decades after comedian Robin Ince’s original idea to mash up science with comedy, music and culture in a new variety show, Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless/Curious People and Robin and Brian's Christmas Compendium of Reason are still here brightening the dark days of winter with a joyous celebration of all things curious and creative. This feature length documentary charts the evolution of those pioneering and legendary science variety nights that have attracted legions of fans both on and off the stage and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. With loads of exclusive interviews and never before seen behind the scenes footage we look at how one person's 'stupid idea' ended up changing the shape of science communication and entertainment forever, moving science from the classroom to arenas.