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Big Al (2000)

Documentary

145 million years ago an adolescent Allosaurus lay down to die in a dried up river bed. In 1991 scientists discovered his perfectly preserved body and nicknamed him Big Al. This is the story of this predatory dinosaur's life - how he grew from a tiny hatchling to the terror of the Jurassic plains, why his body was covered in so many wounds and how he ended up in the river bed. The second part tells the story of the extraordinary forensics, spectacular paleontological finds and intricate studies of Al's closest living relatives to unravel his intriguing life for the film.

First Air Date
December 25, 2000
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Rating
7.9/10 (21 votes)

Cast: Kenneth Branagh

Network: BBC One
Production: BBC, Discovery, TV Asahi, BS Asahi, ProSieben
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Big Al
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145 million years ago an adolescent Allosaurus lay down to die in a dried up river bed. In 1991 scientists discovered his perfectly preserved body and nicknamed him Big Al. This is the story of this predatory dinosaur's life - how he grew from a tiny hatchling to the terror of the Jurassic plains, why his body was covered in so many wounds and how he ended up in the river bed. The second part tells the story of the extraordinary forensics, spectacular paleontological finds and intricate studies of Al's closest living relatives to unravel his intriguing life for the film.

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TypeMiniseries
First Aired12/25/2000
Last Aired12/27/2000
Seasons1
Episodes2
LanguageEnglish
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Al about?

145 million years ago an adolescent Allosaurus lay down to die in a dried up river bed. In 1991 scientists discovered his perfectly preserved body and nicknamed him Big Al. This is the story of this p…

How many seasons does Big Al have?

1

How many episodes does Big Al have?

2

Is Big Al still running?

No, it ended in 2000.

When did Big Al first air?

December 25, 2000

Who created Big Al?

Tim Haines

Who stars in Big Al?

Kenneth Branagh

What genre is Big Al?

Documentary