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''Supernova'' is a British

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television programme produced by

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and jointly commissioned by the

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in Australia. It follows Dr Paul Hamilton (

Rob Brydon Robert Brydon Jones (; born 3 May 1965) is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer. He played Dr Paul Hamilton in the Australian/British comedy series ''Supernova'', Bryn West in the BBC sitcom ''Gavin & Stacey'' a ...

), 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

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. The comedy centres on his difficulties adjusting to life in the outback and his eccentric fellow

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s. The first series was released in the United Kingdom and Australia in October 2005 and consisted of six 30-minute

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s. The second series began airing on 3 August 2006 in the UK. The exterior scenes were shot at

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, 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.

Plot

During the series, Paul grapples with, amongst others, his attraction to his colleague Dr Rachel Mann (who is

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), the arrival of his girlfriend at the observatory, and a bout of

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that comes on when he creates a simulation of how the universe will end.

Cast and crew

Harry Cripps Henry Richard "Harry" Cripps (29 April 1941 – 29 December 1995) was an English professional footballer who played for South East (London sub region), South East London side Millwall F.C., Millwall for the majority of his career, becoming a cult ...

– Writer

Matt Lipsey Matt Lipsey is a British television and film director. His work includes King Bert Productions TV movies such as The Boy in the Dress and Billionaire Boy, Baby Cow Productions sitcoms '' Human Remains'' and ''Saxondale'', and Hartswood Films ...

– Director
Theo Benton – Costume Designer

– Dr Paul Hamilton

Hollie Andrew Hollie Andrew is an Australian film, television and stage actress. Early life and education Andrew was born and raised in Adelaide. She graduated from Flinders University (SA) in 1999 with an Honours Degree in Drama. She then attended the Wes ...

– Dr Jude Wardlaw

Tim Draxl Tim Draxl (born 8 October 1981) is an Australian actor and singer, known for his role as Doctor Henry Fox in ''A Place to Call Home''. Early life Draxl was born in Sydney and grew up in Jindabyne where his family was in the ski industry. He ...

– Professor Mike French
Damion Hunter – Bill

Marlene Cummins Marlene Cummins is a jazz blues singer, saxophonist, songwriter, artist, Aboriginal Australian activist, broadcaster, dancer, and actor. Many activists consider her to be Australia's Angela Davis. Music Cummins is considered Australia's foremost ...

– Bill's mum

Peter Kowitz Peter Kowitz is an Australian actor. Film and television acting His television credits include: ''Prime Time'', '' Richmond Hill'', ''Rafferty's Rules'', '' Chances'', ''Pacific Drive'', '' Water Rats'', '' Big Sky'', ''Halifax f.p.'', ''Swim ...

– Max Talbot
Kris McQuade – Professor Pip Cartwright

Kat Stewart Katherine Louise Stewart (born 30 November 1972) is an AACTA and Logie Award-winning Australian actress who has made numerous appearances in television series, movies and on-stage. Early life Kat Stewart is the daughter of Tony and Kitty Stewar ...

– Dr Rachel Mann

Recurring

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– Ruth

Morgan O'Neill Morgan O'Neill (born 19 April 1973 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian writer, director, actor and producer. He is also an accomplished professional musician. Having earned an honours degree in Literature from the University of Sydney, he s ...

– Chad

Episode list

Series 1 (2005)

#The Black Holes #God, Are You Out There? #When You Wish Upon A Star #Venus Rising #Unity #Where Men Are Men

Series 2 (2006)

#Wild Oats #How's Your Father? #Big Red #Perseverance #Something Wicked This Way Comes #May The Best Man Win

External links

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British Sitcom Guide to Supernova
* {{cite press release , url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2006/07_july/14/supernova_episodes.shtml , publisher = BBC , title = Supernova returns to BBC TWO for second series , date = 14 July 2006 2005 British television series debuts 2006 British television series endings BBC television sitcoms Television series by Hartswood Films Television shows set in Australia End of the universe in fiction