Ever hunted for fossils on a beach and felt like you might actually find something? Rosie heads to the Isle of Wight to the scene of the most complete dinosaur discovery in the UK in a hundred years. She’s joined by Dr Jeremy Lockwood, part of the original dig team and now casually known as a “namer of dinosaurs,” as they retrace how this once‑buried giant came back into the light. Production: Host: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound Recordist: Nikki Ruck Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez With thanks to Dr Jeremy Lockwood Rosie and Jeremy went for the dinosaur walk at Compton Bay and Downs | Isle of Wight | National Trust They parked at Compton car parking information | National Trust You can see Comptonatus Chasei at the Dinosaur Isle Museum on the Isle of Wight. Welcome to Dinosaur Isle - Dinosaur Isle Museum If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

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