Sadly the computer generated dinosaurs in Jurassic Park were still nearly 20 years away, which is a pity because a good story was affected by a special effects company that had no real idea how to produce effective monsters.
The budget will have played a part, as I'm sure the BBC would not have been able to afford the services of the wonderful Ray Harryhausen.
I've always enjoyed high concept stories, and this is a good one ( apart from the miserable dinosaurs )
There is mention on Wikipedia that Barry Letts said that it was the story that he'd most like enhanced with modern special effects.
Perhaps, one day, the money will be found which, together with some trimming to the running length to cut out some padding, could turn this story into a classic.
The budget will have played a part, as I'm sure the BBC would not have been able to afford the services of the wonderful Ray Harryhausen.
I've always enjoyed high concept stories, and this is a good one ( apart from the miserable dinosaurs )
There is mention on Wikipedia that Barry Letts said that it was the story that he'd most like enhanced with modern special effects.
Perhaps, one day, the money will be found which, together with some trimming to the running length to cut out some padding, could turn this story into a classic.