Overview
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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Cast & Crew
Kenneth Branagh
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Frequently Asked Questions
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....
Big Al has 1 season with 2 episodes.
Big Al premiered on December 25, 2000.
No, Big Al has ended. The final episode aired on December 27, 2000.
Big Al originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Big Al was created by Tim Haines.
Big Al has a rating of 7.8/10 based on user reviews.
Big Al is classified as Documentary.