And yet Philips name is being effectively airbrushed from the historical record when it comes to this important find.
Much of the global promotional media fails to mention him.
I have no words.
Attenborough and the Great Sea Monster, and Philip Jacobs (right)BBC; Facebook
Several figures from the palaeontology, including TV presenter Dean Lomax, criticized the BBC over Jacobs omission.
A BBC statement claimed Jacobs and Natural History Unit producers had seen eye to eye prior to the launch.
This programme predominantly concerned the excavation, preparation, and scientific analysis of the complete pliosaur skull.
The specimen has gone on display at The Etches Museum in Dorset and has attracted record visitor numbers.
