Forces of Nature

In this series Professor Brian Cox explores some of the world's most spectacular sights by explaining how the forces of the universe have impacted Earth. The host discusses the planet's beauty in terms of shapes, colours and movement. In the first episode Cox reveals why there are intricate patterns in a single snowflake and what creates the hexagonal honeycombs in beehives. Other episodes uncover the Moon's influence on our waves, why certain regions have extreme weather conditions and why the Earth is round.