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Stephen Hawking and the Theory of Everything

20081 season

The legendary physicist's search for the secrets of the universe.

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.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

Stephen Hawking and the Theory of Everything premiered March 3, 2008. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

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Episode 1

Part 1

45m

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.

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Episode 2

Part 2

45mfinale

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.

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Stephen Hawking and the Theory of Everything

Cast

Stephen HawkingSelf
Nigel Whitmey

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
2
Original language
English

Production

  • DiscoveryUnited States

Themes

cosmologyscience and technology