How to Build a Dinosaur

Overview

Dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago and we have hardly ever found a complete skeleton. So how do we turn a pile of broken bones into a dinosaur exhibit? Dr Alice Roberts finds out how the experts put skeletons back together, with muscles, accurate postures, and even - in some cases - the correct skin color. Here's a conundrum. Most dinosaur skeletons are incomplete, so how do you create museum exhibits that are realistic? As Dr Alice Roberts discovers, it's a practical question for those putting together an exhibition at LA County's Natural History Museum, who have to design dynamic, punter-pleasing displays that also reflect the latest thinking in paleontology circles.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 21, 2011

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Alice Roberts

Director

Olly Bootle

Producer

Olly Bootle,Jonathan Renouf

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2066893