Universe

Universe was a factual programme on the present, past, and future of the universe.

Presented by myself, the programme combined traditional audio presentation with a variety of sketch interludes, an original score, and an introduction by the late broadcaster, Sir Patrick Moore.. It was released on CD (CDR).

The programme was initially conceived as the first part of a trilogy. The script was developed over a number of months, informed by study. During this time, a cast was assembled mostly from players at Bath Drama and the Rondo Theatre, and a young composer was recruited, along with a scientific consultant. Sir Patrick was approached following his annual lecture as President of the Herschel Society, delivered in Bath, which had been home to the discoverer of Uranus. Production and post-production were completed at home.

Universe was premiered outdoors during a number of events held during the Bath Fringe Festival in 2004. Copies of the CD were also deposited with Bath Hospital Radio, University Radio Bath, and Bath Central Library. More than a hundred people attended Starwalk, with both the events and the programme being received enthusiastically. Starwalk was a Pick of the Fringe that year.