Series synopsis
The Lost World is a German drama sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on BBC One on December 25, 2001. It ended on December 26, 2001. It stars Bob Hoskins, James Fox, Tom Ward and Matthew Rhys.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bob Hoskins as Professor Challenger
- James Fox as Professor Summerlee
- Tom Ward as Lord Roxton
- Matthew Rhys as Edward Malone
- Elaine Cassidy as Agnes Cluny
- Peter Falk as Theo Kerr
- Nathaniel Lees as Chief
- Tamati Rice as Achille
Supporting cast
- Nicole Whippy as Maree
- Inia Maxwell as Indian Leader
- Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs. Summerlee
- Tim Healy as McArdle
- Joanna Page as Gladys
- Tom Goodman-Hill as Arthur Hare
- Robert Hardy as Professor Illingworth
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 25, 2001 | December 26, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part 1 | December 25, 2001 |
| 2 | Part 2 | December 26, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 25, 2001 |
| Last aired | December 26, 2001 |
| Runtime | 75 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday |