Walking with Dinosaurs: The Orphan
02:15 am - 03:05 am, Wednesday, June 17 on BBC Three (23)
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The Orphan
The evolution of the prehistoric giants, using computer graphics and special effects to portray Earth as scientists think it was millions of years ago. As paleontologists uncover the remains of a baby triceratops, this first episode imagines the creature's life after it is orphaned and left without the protection of a herd, evading threats including giant pterosaurs and a tyrannosaurus rex. Narrated by Bertie Carvel
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Cast & Crew
Bertie Carvel
(Narrator)
Stephen Cooter
(Director)
Mairead Maclean
(Producer)
Andrew Cohen
(Executive producer)
Helen Thomas
(Executive producer)
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Did You Know..
Bertie Carvel
(Narrator)
Born:
September 06, 1977
in
London
Best Known For:
Playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical.
Early-life:
Robert Carvel was born in London on September 6, 1977. He went on to study English at the University of Sussex before training as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Career:
In 2008, Carvel was nominated for an Olivier Award for his role in the musical Parade. He won an Olivier Award in 2012 for his performance as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical, a role he also played on Broadway. He made his small-screen debut in the 2004 TV movie Hawking. He has had recurring roles on TV in Bombshell, The Crimson Petal and the White, Hidden and Babylon, and made guest appearances in Doctor Who, John Adams, Primeval, Midsomer Murders and Sherlock. He played Bamatabois in the film Les Miserables (2012). More recently, he played Nick Clegg in the TV movie Coalition and Jonathan Strange in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
Quote:
'I take pride in not needing to be likable.'
Trivia:
Carvel has voiced characters in various Star Wars video games.
Stephen Cooter
(Director)
Mairead Maclean
(Producer)
Andrew Cohen
(Executive producer)
Helen Thomas
(Executive producer)
