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 5 - Something Wicked This Way Comes
Paul excavates an Aboriginal codpiece in the desert and brings down an ancient curse upon the observatory. Several brushes with death later, Paul is convinced he must travel with Bill to the Darklands and face the Aboriginal Elders to exorcise his demons.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 31st 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 |
| Bill Young | Jerry |
| Max Eulo | Priest |
| Rene Slansky | Cheryl |
| 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 |