Supernova

2 Seasons 2005 - 2006 NR 29m 7.4

British astronomer Paul Hamilton leaves London for a new life in a remote Australian settlement.

A comedy about a team of scientific geniuses unravelling the mysteries of the universe in the remote Australian desert. Paul, a repressed British astronomer, dreams of a more adventurous life. He abandons his dull research role in London and relocates to a 'front line' field position at the Royal Australian Observatory. Paul does his best to fit in with a dysfunctional group of strangers exploring the furthest reaches of the galaxy from the most far flung place on earth.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Black Hole

1. The Black Hole

Aired: Oct 11, 2005

Paul, a gaffe-prone but brilliant space scientist who escapes the drudgery of...

Episode 4 Venus Rising

4. Venus Rising

Aired: Oct 31, 2005

Planet of love Venus rises, so hormones in the Observatory rise with it. As ...

Episode 5 Unity

5. Unity

Aired: Nov 7, 2005

After discovering a new planet, Paul makes the choice of naming it 'Unity' to...

Episode 6 Where Men are Men

6. Where Men are Men

Aired: Nov 14, 2005

Paul becomes depressed after solving the mystery of how the Universe will end...

Info about Supernova

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: Australia

Genres: Comedy