Monster: The Mystery of Loch Ness
In the 1930s, sightings of a strange creature spotted in Scotland’s vast Loch Ness hit the headlines. The legend of the Loch Ness Monster was born. Dougray Scott narrates the full story behind this legendary mythical beast, including detailed analyses of Nessie, factoring in forensics and eyewitness accounts from those who claim to have hunted and spotted the mysterious monster.
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Episode 1: The Birth of a Monster
News of sightings of a creature in the waters of Loch Ness spreads across 1930s Scotland.
During the 1930s, stories of sightings of a strange creature in the waters of Loch Ness spread across the Scottish Highlands. Soon supposed photographs of the beast are published around the world as the legend of the Loch Ness monster is born. But why did the sightings suddenly start, who were the first eyewitnesses and why did the story of Nessie capture the imagination in such a significant way?
Episode 2: The Hunt for the Monster
TV presenter and conservationist Peter Scott joins the hunt for the Loch Ness Monster.
As interest in the Loch Ness Monster grows around the world, credibility for the hunt came from an unusual source. Internationally renowned conservationist and TV presenter Sir Peter Scott declared himself a Nessie believer and tried to engage the wider scientific world in the existence of the creature. But soon important evidence connected to the monster’s story is discredited.
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