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 3 - When You Wish Upon A Star
Paul is overwhelmed by the support and love of his colleagues when they throw a surprise birthday party for him, and for the first time ever feels like a real man.
And then he gets a call from girlfriend Ruth with her exciting surprise - she is in Australia and on her way to the Observatory. How can he get rid of her and live his own life?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 25th 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 |
| 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 |