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COLLECTION · Series · 2005

Supernova

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.

Source: TMDB
* 6.8 (4)ComedyDramaAustralia
Creators
Harry Cripps
Countries
Australia
Studios
BBC Two · Hartswood Films · Fox World
Runtime
30–40 min/ep
Release
11/10/2005
Score
6.8 / 10 (4)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
6 episodes · 2005
The Black Hole
Episode 1. The Black Hole
2005-10-11

Paul, a gaffe-prone but brilliant space scientist who escapes the drudgery of his life in London to take up a field position at a remote Australian observatory. He meets his new, quirky, work colleagues. Paul attempts to adapt to the…

God Are You Out There?
Episode 2. God Are You Out There?
2005-10-18

After recovering from a near fatal encounter with a black swamp toad, Paul thinks he sees the face of God in space. Rachel warns him to keep his mouth shut, as she's seen too many good scientists ruin their careers because of one brief…

When You Wish Upon a Star
Episode 3. When You Wish Upon a Star
2005-10-25

Paul is overwhelmed when his colleagues throw a surprise birthday party for him. But he then receives a call from girl friend Ruth with an exciting surprise - she is in Australia and on her way to the Observatory. How can he get rid of…

Venus Rising
Episode 4. Venus Rising
2005-11-01

Planet of love Venus rises, so hormones in the Observatory rise with it. As a result, Paul's lack of a sex life becomes a focal point and he decides that the best way to shut up his co-workers is to pretend he is having an affair with a…

Unity
Episode 5. Unity
2005-11-08

After discovering a new planet, Paul makes the choice of naming it 'Unity' to make it a symbol of the togetherness he believes exists between his colleagues. To find out about the discovery, a film crew arrive to interview Paul but he…

Where Men are Men
Episode 6. Where Men are Men
2005-11-15

Paul becomes depressed after solving the mystery of how the Universe will end. Soon after, the local thug challenges him to a duel. In looking for answers, Paul turns to the desert, and Bill ends up teaching him what it means to be a real…

Season 2
6 episodes · 2006
Episode 1. Wild Oats
2006-08-03

To the amazement of everyone, Paul performs well in the saddle when it is Camel Racing Week in Unagatta. After becoming the hope of the town, his triumph coincides Pips mid-life meltdown. He has to make the tough decision of whether to…

How's Your Father
Episode 2. How's Your Father
2006-08-10

Paul can't believe his luck after a beautiful young woman turns up and seduces him at the Observatory. But his happiness does not last after discovering how this new girl has some dark secrets.

Big Red
Episode 3. Big Red
2006-08-17

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.

Perseverance
Episode 4. Perseverance
2006-08-24

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…

Something Wicked This Way Comes
Episode 5. Something Wicked This Way Comes
2006-08-31

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 that he must travel with Bill to the Darklands and face the Aboriginal Elders…

May the Best Man Win
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…

Cast by season
Rob Brydon
Rob Brydon
Dr. Paul Hamilton
Kat Stewart
Kat Stewart
Dr. Rachel Mann
Kris McQuade
Kris McQuade
Prof. Pip Cartwright
Peter Kowitz
Peter Kowitz
Max Talbot
Hollie Andrew
Hollie Andrew
Dr. Jude Wardlaw
Tim Draxl
Tim Draxl
Prof. Mike French
Damion Hunter
Damion Hunter
Bill
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