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How to Build a Dinosaur (2011) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago and we have hardly ever found a complete skeleton. So how do we turn a pile of broken bones into a dinosaur exhibit? Dr Alice Roberts finds out how the experts put skeletons back together, with muscles, accurate postures, and even - in some cases - the correct skin color. Here's a conundrum. Most dinosaur skeletons are incomplete, so how do you create museum exhibits that are realistic? As Dr Alice Roberts discovers, it's a practical question for those putting together an exhibition at LA County's Natural History Museum, who have to design dynamic, punter-pleasing displays that also reflect the latest thinking in paleontology circles.

  • Film
  • 2011
  • 60 min
  • ★ 8.0/10 TMDB
  • Documentary
  • TV Movie

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DirectorOlly Bootle

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