Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster

This documentary follows the discovery of a massive pliosaur fossil found on the southern coast of the United Kingdom. Sir David Attenborough accompanies a team of forensic experts and scientists as they excavate the intact skull of this Jurassic predator, which is estimated to have measured between ten and twelve meters in length. The film explores the biological secrets of the creature and examines evidence that suggests the fossil may belong to a previously unknown species of marine reptile that lived roughly 150 million years ago.

The film was directed by Victoria Bobin, marking the first of two listed projects in her career, followed by Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure in 2026. Produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the production features David Attenborough as the presenter. The TV movie has a runtime of 57 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 7.8/10 based on 12 votes.