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The Day the Dinosaurs Died
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The Day the Dinosaurs Died

2017-05-15 · 60 min · ★ 6.8

Documentary · TV Movie

Investigates the greatest vanishing act in the history of our planet - the sudden disappearance of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

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Directors
Toby Macdonald, Nick Green, Ben Lawrie
Production companies
Barcroft Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Ben GarrodBen GarrodHimself - Presenter
Alice RobertsAlice RobertsHerself - Presenter

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