His Dark Materials - Special Features
Learn all about how Philip Pullman's novels were brought to the small screen.
Whose Dæmon Is It Anyway?—Series 2
Dafne Keen guesses which Dæmon's line she's reading out - how many will she get right?
The powerful Mrs Coulter—Series 2
The cast and crew decipher His Dark Materials' mysterious antagonist.
The many layers of Lyra Belacqua—Series 2
The cast and crew describe the attributes that make Lyra the perfect heroine.
Two Truths and a Lie—Series 2
Can your alethiometer work out which statement the cast reveal about themselves is a lie?
Introducing The Subtle Knife—Series 2
The cast and crew explain the power of the subtle knife.
What you need to know about His Dark Materials
Dafne Keen, who plays Lyra Belacqua, gives a handy recap of what happened in Series 1.
His Dark Materials 3D art installation—Series 2
Take a look at the making of an incredible portal to another world in Oxford.
Making His Dark Materials
The cast and crew of His Dark Materials uncover the magic behind this epic adaptation.
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The challenges of designing the world of His Dark Materials—Series 1
An insight into designing sets and props on a project of this scale and ambition.
Introducing His Dark Materials—Series 1
Stars including Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson and James McAvoy present His Dark Materials.
An interview with author Philip Pullman—Series 1
His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman on adapting his story for the small screen.
Adapting His Dark Materials—Series 1
The cast and creators discuss the process of adapting His Dark Materials for television.
Bringing the dæmons to life—Series 1
How did cast and crew ensure that the dæmons gave performances as real as the actors?
The secrets behind the costumes—Series 1
Costume designer Caroline McCall and cast members reveal how the looks were created.
