Episodes

1. Part 1

Twenty years after A Brief History of Time became an unlikely global bestseller, Professor Stephen Hawking takes viewers on a journey through the universe to explore the mysteries of physics, and looks at how far our understanding of the universe has developed.

2. Part 2

Professor Stephen Hawking takes viewers on a journey through the universe to explore the mysteries of physics, and looks at how far our understanding of the universe has developed. The second program explores the cutting edge of physics, such as String Theory and Supersymmetry, which have seen extra dimensions and multiverses move into the mainstream of scientific debate.

Overview

Join Stephen Hawking and other renowned thinkers as they explore the revolutionary new ideas that have evolved since the publication of his blockbuster book. Besides interviews, this stimulating documentary uses computer graphics and simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations to explain complex concepts. Topics include black holes, string theory, supersymmetry, dimensions beyond our perception, and the mysterious M force; all potential keys to unlocking the elusive "theory of everything" that seems so tantalizingly close.

Details

Cast

Stephen Hawking

Nigel Whitmey