BBC Revives Walking With Dinosaurs After 25 Years Using Latest Science

The BBC is reviving its iconic documentary series Walking With Dinosaurs 25 years after the original aired, with a new six-part series that combines the latest paleontological discoveries and cutting-edge CGI technology to bring individual dinosaurs' stories to life. Narrated by Charlotte Ritchie, the reboot focuses on character-led narratives based on real fossil finds, such as Clover, an orphaned Triceratops whose fossil was discovered near a Tyrannosaurus rex, highlighting predator-prey dynamics. The new series integrates recent scientific insights, including accurate feathering and coloration of dinosaurs like Velociraptor, and explores complex behaviors such as parenting and hunting, filmed using natural backdrops worldwide to create hyper-realistic reconstructions. Produced by BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit in collaboration with PBS, ZDF, and France Télévisions, the series aims to deliver a deeper emotional connection and immersive educational experience by portraying dinosaurs as real creatures with complex lives. Executive producers emphasize the uniqueness of the fossil sites and the detailed narrative approach that contrasts with the more general species overviews of the original 1999 series. This revival promises to both honor the groundbreaking original and push natural history storytelling forward using 25 years of scientific and technological advances.