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16/08/1977 Drama 0h 0m
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Overview

BBC mini-series with Jane Lapotaire in the title role. The programme chronicles the work of scientific pioneer Marie Curie as she conducts her research into radioactivity, makes the famous discovery of Radium and wins Nobel Prizes for both Physics and Chemistry. The programme also looks at key events that affected the soon-to-be famous revolutionary including the devastating death of her husband (Nigel Hawthorne) and her subsequent controversial affairs.

Top billed cast

  1. Jane Lapotaire

    Marie Curie

  2. Penelope Lee

    Bronya

  3. Richard Bebb

    Professor Appell

  4. James Berwick

    Professor Lipmann

  5. Nigel Hawthorne

    Pierre Curie

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Current Season

Season 1

1977 | 5 Episodes

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Reviews

A review by Peter McGinn
Written by Peter McGinn on 2020-04-03
This is an excellent five part drama series covering the arc of Madame Curie's adult professional and personal life. It reflects (accurately, I assume) her single-minded drive and purpose in devoting herself to studies and science.

It was well worth watching with only a couple of small negatives for me. One was the voice over at the beginning of each episode, as documentaries often utilize, bringing the viewers up to speed on where the episode starts up. It isn't terrible or anything, just an unnecessary distraction. Also, although the show probably reflects her workaholic nature accuratel...read the rest
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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
Marie Curie

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