A new three-part documentary which covers the full story of Scotland's most famous beast is set to air on UK TV.
'Monster: The Mystery of Loch Ness' will be narrated by Scottish movie star Dougray Scott and aims to tell the "complete and definitive story" of the Loch Ness Monster.
The firm behind it, Two Rivers Media (TRM), says it will feature a detailed forensic examination of the evidence, and has first-hand accounts from those who claim to have seen, encountered and even hunted the beast.
Speaking about the new show, a spokesperson for TRM said: "Some say it’s a prehistoric monster, giant eel or sea serpent.
"For centuries, the deep black waters of Loch Ness have harboured tales and sightings of a huge unknown creature. Monster: The Mystery of Loch Ness investigates the sightings and the war between science and evidence – photographic, film, and anecdotal.
"Telling the human stories of those drawn to both the phenomenon and the place, the series reveals how the creature and this stunning, forbidding landscape has provoked feuds, fakery and failure as well as the genuinely unexplained. The story reveals lifetimes sacrificed to the pursuit of a monster that the scientific establishment has argued cannot exist … or can it?"
The series is part of a new raft of shows unveiled by Paramount+ as part of its launch in the UK and Ireland. The announcement follows plans outlined last summer by Paramount UK’s Chief Content Officer, Ben Frow, to feature premium scripted and unscripted content from the UK alongside a selection of shows and movies from Paramount’s brands and studios.
Mr Frow said: “Our mission is to make Paramount+ the leading destination for unmissable television in collaboration with the UK’s storytelling talent.
“These new commissions will join an abundance of original content on the service, as well as the pick of Paramount’s vast catalogue to create a compelling offering for viewers in the UK and Ireland.”
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