In episode 2 of season 21 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we tell the story of Professor Stephen Hawking, the physicist who defied both the limits of science and the limits placed on him by a devastating illness. From his revolutionary ideas about black holes and the Big Bang to his bestselling books and instantly recognisable voice, Hawking made the universe a little more understandable for everyone. His life was one of curiosity, resilience, and a relentless drive to explore the cosmos..

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