Extinct

Synopsis

A series of six 25-minute television programmes in which palaeontologist Julian Hume and archaeologist Peter Floore search for evidence as to why certain animals became extinct. Using scientific research, advanced computer graphics technology and animatronics, the series looks at the lives and demise of the dodo, sabre-tooth tiger, mammoth, great auk, Tasmanian tiger and Irish elk.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2010

Year of production

2001

Notes

Series first broadcast on C4 beginning 21/9/2001

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

evolution; mammoths; palaeontology; species extinction; dodo; sabre tooth tiger; great auk; elks; tigers

Online availability

URI

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/extinct/4od

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Director

Russell Barnes

Producer

Alex West

Contributor

Julian Hume; Peter Floore

Production Company

Name

Wall to Wall Television

Phone

020 7485 7424

Fax

020 7267 5292

Address

8-9 Spring Place
Kentish Town
London NW5 3ER

Distributor

Name

4OD

Web

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/4od External site opens in new window