WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: FIRST LOOK AT BBC REBOOT OF ICONIC NATURAL HISTORY SERIES

BBC Factual and PBS have released a brand-new trailer for the forthcoming BBC One and iPlayer series Walking With Dinosaurs, giving viewers a glimpse into the exciting prehistoric worlds, 25 years on from when it first stomped across our screens.

The 60 second trailer takes us to a series of impressive landscapes, from the mountainous forests in Alberta to the red rock canyons of Utah; viewers can anticipate a unique journey back through time, witnessing the incredible life stories of these long-lost giants. In addition, double Olivier and Tony award-winning actor Bertie Carvel has been confirmed as the narrator for the new series.

In an exciting reimagining of one of the BBC’s most beloved factual shows, Bertie will provide narration for each episode, guiding viewers through the dramatic stories of six individual dinosaurs. These include a Spinosaurus - the largest carnivorous dinosaur to ever walk the earth - roaming the rivers of ancient Morocco; a youthful Triceratops battling a ravenous T. rex in North America; and a lonely giant Lusotitan risking it all for a love in Portugal.

With an impressive back catalogue, Bertie is no stranger to flagship television and his work includes notable credits such as Tony Blair in The Crown, Prince Baelor Targaryen in HBO’s upcoming A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms and the BBC’s Doctor Foster. Also, a star of the West End, Bertie received an Olivier Award for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’ playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical.

Thanks to cutting-edge science, experts can reveal how these prehistoric creatures lived, hunted, fought and died more accurately than ever before. As the dinosaur’s bones emerge from the ground, the series will bring these prehistoric stories to life with state-of-the-art visual effects – making each episode a gripping dinosaur drama based on the very latest evidence.

Bertie Carvel says: “I am beyond thrilled to be a part of this exciting new reimagining of Walking With Dinosaurs. The BBC is a world-leader in creating groundbreaking and innovative science programming which I’ve admired all my life, so I’m incredibly excited to be a part of the team bringing the stories of these prehistoric creatures to life”.

Jack Bootle, Senior Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning says: “This series shows how dinosaurs really lived - and the true story is more dramatic, intense, and surprising than anything Hollywood could dream up. Using the latest science and stunning visuals, we’re bringing their world to life like never before.”

Sylvia Bugg, PBS Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming says: "Twenty-five years ago, Walking With Dinosaurs changed the way we viewed the prehistoric world. With this exciting reimagining, we're proud to partner with the BBC and invite viewers to witness the awe-inspiring lives of these incredible creatures once again."

Andrew Cohen, Executive Producer, BBC Studios Science Unit said: “We are incredibly excited to be bringing Walking With Dinosaurs to a whole new generation of audiences around the world. Brought to life with the very latest cutting-edge science, world class VFX and the world’s best science storytellers, this is the ultimate dinosaur show...

"Partnering with PBS and our other co-producers around the world, ZDF and France Télévisions this is ambitious, entertaining, factual television that will have audiences having their hearts in their mouth one moment and their minds blown the next.”

Walking With Dinosaurs, a 6x50’, was commissioned for BBC One and BBC iPlayer by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual.