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Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most stunning locations on earth to describe how the laws of nature have carved natural wonders across the solar system.

British inventions and engineering created much of our modern lives. From the first trains to cars, jet engines to battlefield innovations, even the lawnmower and petrol pumps called "fat ladies" - it's all investigated by enthusiast and TV icon Chris Barrie in the brand new and exclusive series of Britain's Greatest Machines.

Museum of Life sees Jimmy Doherty going behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum where he meets the staff who are uncovering secrets, solving mysteries and making discoveries among the 70 million items held at the museum.

Speed matters as much as anything concerning the vast expansion of space. Whether you journey out to the solar systems farthest reaches or exploring time travel and wormholes, you must have speed.