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Feature film — 2002

Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand (2002)

7.00h 46mDocumentary

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.

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Director: Bryan Bruce

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Cast & crew

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Jonathon Booth

Narrator

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Ken Carpenter

Himself

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Julia Day

Cambridge Scientist

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Joan Wiffen

Archaeologist

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