A beautifully crafted captivating mini-series charting the life and times of one of the greatest pioneering scientists of the 20th century who received the Nobel Prize for her discovery of Radium. This daring portrait gives viewers a rare insight into the heartbreak and scandal that rocked Curie's early years following the death of her husband which had a negative impact on her esteemed position within the scientific world. And how she overcame this to become one of the most influential women in science Award winning actress Jane Lapoaire's (The Devil's Crown Antony... and Cleo-patra Love Hurts) convincing performance in the title role of Marie Curie first brought her to wide attention acting as a springboard to a long successful career both on screen and stage. Lapotaire is also joined by acclaimed actor Nigel Hawthorne (Madness of King George III Amistad and Yes Minister) as her husband Pierre. [show more]
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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.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play A beautifully crafted captivating mini-series charting the life and times of one of the greatest pioneering scientists of the 20th century who received the Nobel Prize for her discovery of Radium This daring portrait gives viewers a rare insight into the heartbreak and scandal that rocked Curie&39;s early years following the death of her husband which had a negative impact on her esteemed position within the scientific world and how she overcame this to become one of the most influential women in science Award winning actress Jane Lapotaire&39;s (The Devil&39;s Crown Anthony & Cleopatra Love Hurts) convincing performance in the title role of Marie Curie first brought her to wide attention acting as a springboard to a long successful career both on screen and stage Lapotaire is also joined by acclaimed actor Nigel Hawthorne (Madness of King George Amistad Yes Minister) as her husband Pierre Music by Carl Davis
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