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The Lost World

Drama, Adventure, Science-Fiction · 2001

Last aired: S1 E2, Episode 2 · 2001-12-26

Professor Challenger, on an expedition to South America, shoots an animal that he claims is a pre-historic pterosaur. On his return to England, his fellow Professor, Summerlee, and most of the scientific establishment dismiss it as a hoax. However, an ambitious hunter and womaniser John Roxton and journalist Edward Malone are prepared to undertake the mission to find the truth. Challenger, Summerlee, Roxton and Malone set off for a Brazilian plateau in search of pre-historic life.

Cast

Bob Hoskins Professor George Challenger

James Fox Professor Leo Summerlee

Peter Falk Reverend Theo Kerr

Matthew Rhys Edward Malone

Tom Ward Sir John Roxton

Elaine Cassidy Agnes Cluny

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2001-12-25 · 75 min Maverick professor Challenger leads a party from London to South America in search of a plateau where dinosaurs are rumoured to roam.

E2 Episode 2 2001-12-26 · 75 min Trapped on a plateau far above the Amazon jungle, Professor Challenger and his team have to contend not only with Jurassic predators but also cannibalistic ape-men.

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