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His Dark Materials
Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.
- Created by:
- Jack Thorne
- Cast:
- Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Network:
- BBC One
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Episode 1
Making His Dark Materials
2020-04-26 · 32mThe cast and crew of His Dark Materials uncover the magic behind this epic adaptation, featuring Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin-Manuel Miranda. To adapt the books for television, there was no doubt that this much loved story would be an ambitious undertaking. Watch how the production tackled the challenge of envisioning the costumes, building the worlds, bringing the daemons to life and writing the screenplay.
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Episode 2
Noble Rogue: The Legend of Lee Scoresby
2021-06-29 · 60mThis documentary will explore the DNA of Lee Scoresby's character (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and the aspects of the cowboy, outlaw or rogue, who through bravery, loyalty, and rebelliousness are willing to stick up for the underdog and fight for justice.
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Episode 3
Exploring His Dark Materials: Daemons
2021-06-29 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 4
Exploring His Dark Materials: Panserbjørne
2021-06-29 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 5
Exploring His Dark Materials: Portals & The Multiverse
2021-06-29 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 6
Exploring His Dark Materials: Witches
2021-06-29 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 7
His Dark Materials: Bringing Daemons and Bears to Life
2021-06-29 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 8
His Dark Materials: Exploring Cittàgazze
2021-06-29 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 9
His Dark Materials: Worlds Collide
2021-06-29 · 60mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 10
The Powerful Mrs. Coulter
2021-06-29 · 6mThe cast talk about Mrs. Coulter and their character's views of her.
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Episode 11
Lyra
2021-06-29 · 3mThe cast talk about Lyra and their character's views of her.
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Episode 12
The Subtle Knife
2021-06-29 · 3mThe cast and crew talk about the story of Season 2 which is based on the book 'The Subtle Knife'.
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Episode 13
The Daemons of His Dark Materials
2021-06-29 · 4mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 14
Building His Dark Materials
2021-06-29 · 6mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 15
Dressing His Dark Materials
2021-07-06 · 3mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 16
Adapting His Dark Materials
2021-06-29 · 4mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 17
Introducing His Dark Materials
2021-06-29 · 4mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 18
Season 3 - The Story So Far
2021-07-06 · 5mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 19
Creatures & Daemons
2021-07-13 · 9mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 20
The Magisterium
2021-07-20 · 4mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 21
Creating the World of Season 3
2021-07-27 · 6mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Dafne Keen
Lyra Silvertongue
Amir Wilson
Will Parry
Ruth Wilson
Mrs Coulter
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Ogunwe
Simone Kirby
Mary Malone
Jonathan Aris
Commander Roke
Chipo Chung
Xaphania
Lewin Lloyd
Roger Parslow
Jamie Ward
Father Gomez
James McAvoy
Lord Asriel
