Supernova (2005–2006)

British astronomer Paul Hamilton leaves London for a new life in a remote Australian settlement.

Stars:

Rob Brydon, Hollie Andrew, Tim Draxl

8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Rob Brydon	...	Dr. Paul Hamilton (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Hollie Andrew	...	Dr. Jude Wardlaw (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Tim Draxl	...	Prof. Mike French (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Damion Hunter	...	Bill (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Peter Kowitz	...	Max Talbot (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Kris McQuade	...	Prof. Pip Cartwright (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Kat Stewart	...	Dr. Rachel Mann (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Morgan O'Neill	...	Chad (7 episodes, 2005-2006)
Celia Ireland	...	Shirl (5 episodes, 2006)

Storyline

Brilliant astronomer and university lecturer Dr. Paul Hamilton is given the opportunity to leave London - along with his depressing life, boring job and irritating girlfriend - when he is offered a job and new life at the Royal Australian Observatory, a remote settlement in the Australian outback. In addition to having to adjust to the local climate, wildlife and culture, he finds he also has to cope with the eccentricities of his new colleagues.

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Plot Keywords:

astronomer | observatory | australian outback | fish out of water | professor | 

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Taglines:

Life. Love. The universe... And camels!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk] UKTV [au]

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 2005 (Australia)

Filming Locations:

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox World Australia, Hartswood Films, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

29 min 29 min (12 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #9.6 (2005)

User Reviews

Good Idea. Bad attempt?

It's really interesting to read what others have said about this program. It could be because i'm Australian, but i really didn't see what was so great about this program. I'm a huge fan of Rob Brydon, and usually i find his comedy hilarious, as well as that i've enjoyed work by many of the Australian actors in the show, but to me it seems like a lot of corny jokes and bad attempts at laughing at Australian outback culture. I'm not getting on my high horse because i'm Australian either, i love making fun of Australian culture particularly bush culture (that sounded horrible of me), but it has to be done properly, and i just didn't think this was. It just seemed to me that the writing was a big let down for an idea that could have been amazing.