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.
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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 coupl…
