Stephen Hawking's Universe 

In this comprehensive cosmology series Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the Big Bang to the end of time.

Stars:

Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Hawking, Melissa Ricci

2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Benedict Cumberbatch	...	Stephen Hawking 3 episodes, 2010
Stephen Hawking	...	Himself 3 episodes, 2010

Storyline

In this comprehensive cosmology series Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the Big Bang to the end of time.

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Plot Keywords:

big bang | cosmology | universe | tv mini series | future | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Discovery [United States]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stephen Hawking's Universe

Company Credits

Production Co:

Discovery UK

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (HD)

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in DWDD University (2012)

User Reviews

Blows your mind four times a minute.

I began watching this only because I wanted to hear the chocolatey baritone of Benedict Cumberbatch, but in about five minutes my nose was glued to the screen.

This stuff is like a Doctor Who episode without the 'fiction' label. I personally found the time travel episode mesmerizing. I definitely recommend this series... especially to people like me who may regretfully lack a very good familiarity with physics. This is very easy to understand, and will blow your mind at least four times a minute.

I am an average young adult (blonde, no less) who got through physics class in high school by memorizing formulas I didn't understand and cramming them into my cranium so I could remember them for an hour long exam, and forget them the second it was over. Why bother to retain it? I was planning to pursue music in college anyway... and I feel like there are all too many people out there who did similar things. Ignored the beauties of physical science to provide more time to do the things which seemed - and undoubtedly were - more important. This is a series which really provides insight into the world of science - the world we all know exists, but often try to ignore, since we know we will never likely have the patience to try and understand it. Beginning to understand this stuff makes you realize why all the annoying genius students in 10th grade would get so obnoxiously excited as they conversed using terms which seemed like other languages.

The possibilities of the universe are really very startling, and very exciting. I recommend this series to anyone who as any interest at all in the potential of humankind.