Scientist Stephen Hawking's book, A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, became an instant best-seller. Hawking's genius fills this six-part series, treating viewers to the latest advances in cosmological thought in down-to-earth Hawking fashion. The series presents an intergalactic detective story, rich with mystery, unexpected twists, and astonishing revelations. Episodes include: "The Big Bang," "On the Dark Side," and "Black Holes and Beyond."