What is Supernova about?

Supernova is a British comedy series produced by Hartswood Films and jointly commissioned by the BBC in the UK and UKTV in Australia. It follows Dr Paul Hamilton, a Welsh astronomer, who leaves a dull academic post and unloved girlfriend for a new job at the Royal Australian Observatory, deep in the Australian outback. The comedy centres around his difficulties adjusting to life in the outback and his eccentric fellow astronomers. The first series was released in the United Kingdom and Australia in October 2005 and consisted of six 30-minute episodes. The second series began airing on 3 August 2006 in the UK. The exterior scenes were shot at Broken Hill in New South Wales, Australia. The observatory itself is a CGI creation, according to the DVD commentary, and only a partial doorway was constructed on site for filming purposes.

Latest episode

S2 · Episode 6 — May the Best Man Win · 2006-09-07

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.

Genres: Drama, Comedy
First aired: 2005-10-11
Rating: ★ 6.8 / 10

Top cast

Rob Brydon Dr. Paul Hamilton
Kat Stewart Dr. Rachel Mann
Kris McQuade Prof. Pip Cartwright
Peter Kowitz Max Talbot
Hollie Andrew Dr. Jude Wardlaw
Damion Hunter Bill

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