Supernova. Paul Hamilton (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd
Supernova
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2005 - 2006
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Fish-out-of-water sitcom starring Rob Brydon as a British astronomer sent to work in a remote Australian observatory. Also features Hollie Andrew, Kat Stewart, Tim Draxl, Damion Hunter, Peter Kowitz and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Black Hole
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.
Can he find the Black Hole and impress his fellow scientists? Can he win the affection of beautiful scientist Rachel, even though she is engaged to astronaut Chad? A world of impossible adventure opens up before him.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 11th October 2005
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Rob Brydon | Paul Hamilton |
| Hollie Andrew | Jude Wardlaw |
| Kat Stewart | Rachel Mann |
| Tim Draxl | Mike French |
| Damion Hunter | Bill |
| Peter Kowitz | Max Talbot |
| Kris McQuade | Pip Cartwright |
| Morgan O'Neill | Chad (Voice) |
| Deborah Thomson | Ruth |
| Jennifer Radich | Miss Honey |
| Alex Babic | Security Guard |
| Harry Cripps | Writer |
| Matt Lipsey | Director |
| Tony Iffland | Executive Producer |
| Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
| Sue Vertue | Executive Producer |
| Beryl Vertue | Executive Producer |
| David Maher | Executive Producer |
| David Taylor | Executive Producer |
| Marcus D'Arcy | Editor |
| Scott Bird | Production Designer |