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 5 - Unity
Paul discovers a new planet which he names Unity as a symbol of the togetherness he feels exists with his weird and gifted fellow scientists.
A film crew, led by the sleazy Alistair Foster, arrives to interview Paul and capture the discovery of the new planet, but Paul learns that science is no different from real life, and that beauty sells - as Rachel is seduced into the spotlight.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 8th November 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 |
| Hermoine Gehle | Researcher |
| Anthony Burns | Cameraperson |
| 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 |
| Andrew Cochran | Sound Designer |