Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand (2002)

  • G
  • 06/30/2002 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 46m

Overview

The discovery of dinosaurs by retired housewife turned scientist Joan Wiffen has cast a new light on the behaviour of dinosaurs during the late cretaceous period, and the puzzle of why dinosaurs, in general, became extinct. This programme tells the remarkable story of Joan Wiffen, who at age 68, went fossil hunting and found New Zealand's first dinosaur bones.

Bryan Bruce

Director, Writer

Ian Johnstone

Writer

Cast

Jonathon Booth's headshot

Jonathon Booth

Narrator
Ken Carpenter's headshot

Ken Carpenter

Himself
Julia Day's headshot

Julia Day

Cambridge Scientist
Joan Wiffen's headshot

Joan Wiffen

Archaeologist

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