Natural History Documentaries

With a range of iconic series spanning all seven continents, dive deep into the beauty of the natural world. Our documentary collection brings you the best of the BBC’s nature, wildlife, and science shows, with over 100 hours of content dating back to 1954 including the series that launched David Attenborough’s career and changed nature documentaries forever.

Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle

Where the wild man are

Adventurer Ben Fogle meets more people who’ve turned their back on the rat race and set up home in some of the most remote locations on Earth. He meets adventurous souls including a 70-year-old master craftsman who’s been living in the Arkansas woods for 20 years, a Canadian who lives as a Buddhist monk in the jungles of Thailand, and a nomadic family exploring New Zealand’s wild landscapes.

Seasonal Wonderlands

Seasonal Wonderlands

Get ready to witness nature in all its glory as three of the most seasonally changeable landscapes on Earth are revealed. This astonishing natural history documentary records the stunning transformations that occur each year in Arctic Svalbard, Okavango in Africa and America’s New England and shows how the landscape alters and wildlife copes with these dramatic changes.

Attenborough's Big Birds

Attenborough's Big Birds

From ostriches to kiwis, these are the bizarre, enormous birds that appear to be the natural world’s greatest novelty act. In this intriguing natural history documentary, Sir David Attenborough investigates how they came to be and how they continue to survive. It is a story of dedicated dads, fascinating animal behavior, enormous eggs and a serious need for speed.

Animals In Love

Animals in love

Do penguins fall in love? How do capuchin monkeys flirt? Can hyenas get first date jitters? Liz Bonnin reveals the surprising similarities between humans and animals in pursuing a mate and maintaining a relationship in this fascinating natural history documentary. Discover how flamingos spruce themselves up to attract a mate and the bonobos who believe laughter is the true relationship secret.

Wild China

Wild China

With splendor, scale and romance, the veil on the world’s most enigmatic, magnificent country is lifted. This enchanting natural history documentary delves into China’s vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. From the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to searingly hot deserts, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures are revealed.