Series synopsis
Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking is an American documentary television series that premiered on Discovery on April 25, 2010. It ended on May 2, 2010. It was created by Stephen Hawking. It stars Stephen Hawking, Benedict Cumberbatch and Melissa Ricci.
Hawking gives us the ultimate guide to the universe, a ripping yarn based on real science, spanning the whole of space and time -- from the nature of the universe itself, to the chances of alien life, and the real possibility of time travel.
Premise
Hawking gives us the ultimate guide to the universe, a ripping yarn based on real science, spanning the whole of space and time -- from the nature of the universe itself, to the chances of alien life, and the real possibility of time travel.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephen Hawking as Himself
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Hawking
- Melissa Ricci as Laura Jesson
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 25, 2010 | May 2, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aliens Hawking joins science and imagination to explore one of the most important mysteries facing humankind — the possibility of alien, intelligent life and the likelihood of future "contact." Traveling from the moons of Jupiter to a galaxy maybe not so far, far away, he'll introduce us to possible alien life forms — in stunning CGI — that face the same universal trials of adaptation and survival as the residents of Earth. |
April 25, 2010 |
| 2 |
Time Travel "Is Time Travel Possible?" Hawking explores the world's favorite scientific 'what if?' warping the very fabric of time and space as he goes. From killing your grandfather to riding a black hole, see how time travel may actually come true. |
April 25, 2010 |
| 3 |
The Story of Everything The world's most famous living scientist presents the wonders of the universe, revealing the splendor and majesty of the cosmos as never seen before. See how the universe began, how it creates stars, black holes and life -- and how everything will end. |
May 2, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 25, 2010 |
| Last aired | May 2, 2010 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |