Series 1 (2005)1. The Black HoleFirst Broadcast: Tue 11th October 2005
Under-achieving, under-confident scientist Paul Hamilton is swept suddenly from his unexciting life and boring girlfriend in London to a thrilling astronomical frontier at the Royal Australian Observatory in the Australian Outback. 2. God, Are You Out There?First Broadcast: Tue 18th October 2005
The age-old clash between religion and science. Paul thinks he sees God in the gullet of a wormhole and becomes determined to publish his beliefs. 3. When You Wish Upon A StarFirst Broadcast: Tue 25th October 2005
Paul is overwhelmed by the support and love of his colleagues when they throw a surprise birthday party for him, and for the first time ever feels like a real man. 4. Venus RisingFirst Broadcast: Tue 1st November 2005
When Venus, the planet of love, rises, hormones and temperatures in the Observatory rise with it, and Paul's lack of sex life becomes a real focus. 5. UnityFirst Broadcast: Tue 8th November 2005
Paul discovers a new planet which he names Unity as a symbol of the togetherness he feels exists with his weird and gifted fellow scientists. 6. Where Men Are MenFirst Broadcast: Tue 15th November 2005
Paul solves the mystery of how the Universe will end, and is depressed. And then he is challenged to a duel by the local thug. It is Paul's high noon. Series 2 (2006)1. Wild OatsFirst Broadcast: Thu 3rd August 2006
It's Camel Racing Week in Unagatta. To everyone's amazement Paul shows great form in the saddle and becomes the hope of the town. But his track-side triumph coincides with a mid-life meltdown for Pip. Paul must choose between sporting glory and bringing back the woman they all love. 2. How's Your FatherFirst Broadcast: Thu 10th August 2006
A beautiful young woman turns up at the Observatory and, like a wild beast, seduces Paul. He can't believe his luck - but soon discovers this girl has a few dark secrets. 3. Big RedFirst Broadcast: Thu 17th August 2006
Paul is suspended from duty and reluctantly available for Max's mission to track down a murderous rogue kangaroo. When night falls the hunters become the hunted and Paul learns a harsh law of the bush: out here it's kill or be killed. 4. PerseveranceFirst Broadcast: Thu 24th August 2006
When Pip throws her back out working her way through the Aboriginal Karma Sutra, Paul is left in charge of the observatory. His bravado turns to horror when he discovers he must help destroy his childhood hero, an old British satellite called The Perseverance. 5. Something Wicked This Way ComesFirst Broadcast: Thu 31st August 2006
Paul excavates an Aboriginal codpiece in the desert and brings down an ancient curse upon the observatory. Several brushes with death later, Paul is convinced he must travel with Bill to the Darklands and face the Aboriginal Elders to exorcise his demons. 6. May The Best Man WinFirst Broadcast: Thu 7th September 2006
When Chad becomes trapped outside his shuttle in space, Rachel grants her man a dying wish: a wedding via satellite before the oxygen runs out. Paul swings between guilt and euphoria as he weighs up the power to save Chad against a chance with the woman he loves. |
