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 2, Episode 4 - Perseverance
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 called The Perseverance.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 24th August 2006
- Time
- 9:30pm
- 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 |
| Celia Ireland | Shirl |
| Morgan O'Neill | Chad |
| Christian Manon | French Captain |
| Harry Cripps | Writer |
| Sandy Johnson | 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 |
| Brendan Dahill | Executive Producer |
| Marcus D'Arcy | Editor |
| Scott Bird | Production Designer |