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Release Date:
13 April 2004 (UK) moreTagline:
The story of the search for the beginning of time.Plot Keywords:
Genius
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Illness
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Handicapped
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Physics
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Tough but rewarding viewing. more (9 total)Cast
(Credited cast)| Benedict Cumberbatch | ... | Stephen Hawking | |
| Michael Brandon | ... | Arno Penzias | |
| Tom Hodgkins | ... | Bob Wilson | |
| Lisa Dillon | ... | Jane Wilde | |
| Phoebe Nicholls | ... | Isobel Hawking | |
| Adam Godley | ... | Frank Hawking | |
| Peter Firth | ... | Sir Fred Hoyle | |
| Tom Ward | ... | Roger Penrose | |
| John Sessions | ... | Dennis Sciama | |
| Rohan Siva | ... | Jayant Narlikar | |
| Matthew Marsh | ... | Dr. John Holloway | |
| Anastasia Hille | ... | Nurse Susan McClean | |
| Bertie Carvel | ... | George Ellis | |
| Christian Rubeck | ... | Interviewer / Reporter (as Christian Pedersen) | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Sebastian Armesto | ... | Robert Silkin | |
| Charlie Beall | ... | Hugh | |
| Che Cartwright | ... | Guildenstern | |
| Rory Copus | ... | Edgar | |
| Deirdre Costello | ... | Barmaid | |
| Alice Eve | ... | Martha Guthrie | |
| Carolina Giammetta | ... | Lidia Sciama | |
| Jeanie Gold | ... | Fur Lady | |
| Anthony Howell | ... | Hamlet | |
| Philip McGinley | ... | Chris | |
| David McKail | ... | Frink | |
| Leon Ockenden | ... | Rosencrantz | |
| Daniel Pape | ... | TV Producer | |
| Linda Spurrier | ... | Train Passenger | |
| James Warrior | ... | Cab Driver | |
| Mark Wells | ... | Cyclist #1 | |
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Stephen Hawking: We are very very small. But we are profoundly capable of very very big things. moreFAQ
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This drama concerns the early days in the life of Professor Stephen Hawkings. It tells the story of how he battles against MND and the mind set of famous Astronomer Fred Hoyles. It also tells of his relationship with soon to be first wife Jane and of the help given to him by Roger Penrose. Intersected within the story are snippets of Nobel prize winners Arno Penzias and Bob Wilson who's discovery of background radiation gave Stephen the "fossil" he would need to back up his theory.
Well written with good performances from the principle characters and set amongst the beautiful background of Cambridge Hawking is a surprisingly enjoyable hour and half.Although viewers not familiar with Hawkings or his work may find parts of the story a bit dull or confusing at times, ultimately it's an inspirational story (even with the artistic liberties) and a first class piece of drama.