Fossil Detectives - North England

Series in which Open University associate lecturer Hermione Cockburn leads a team of fossil experts and geologists around different regions of Britain to search for its best fossil treasures and mysteries. The team get a rare view of a new fossil discovery on the North East coast. Hermione abseils the cliffs of Yorkshire to find evidence of the ancient monsters that once lived there. John Lennon's link to fossils is investigated, and the truth behind the Victorians' favourite fossil in Whitby is revealed. Fossil Detectives would like to thank: Dr Wendy Simkiss World Museum Liverpool Board of Trustees, National Museums Liverpool Dr Joe Crossley Dr Hilary Davies Christ Church, Higher Bebington John Lennon photographs courtesy of Harry Goodwin John Lennon statue courtesy of Tom Murphy Executive Producer for The Open University: Mark Jacobs Academic Consultant for The Open University: Dr Peter Sheldon Learning Consultant for The Open University: Dr Janet Sumner Production Co-ordinator: Anne Bamber Production Manager: Sue Loder Colourist: Tim Bolt Post Production Sound: Ken Barton, Neil Hipkiss & Pete Howell Online: Fred Tay Sound Recordist: Andy Hawley Graphics: Jelly Television Composer: David Lowe Aerial Photography: Flying TV Photography: Toby Strong Editing: Judith Robson Executive Producer: Fiona Pitcher Assistant Producers: Amanda Kear & Gavin Boyland Series Producer: Kerensa Jennings.