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.

Penguins: Spy In The Huddle

penguins: spy in the huddle

Discover what it really means to be a penguin as the latest spy cameras give us a whole new perspective on their behavior. This groundbreaking wildlife documentary travels the world to focus on emperor, Humbolt and rock-hopper penguins. Get the inside track on all the drama and challenges they face throughout the year, as well as capturing plenty of comedy moments!

Snow Dogs: Into The Wild

snow dogs

Inspired by Jack London’s classic novel The Call of the Wild, it’s always been wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan’s dream to ‘command’ a team of dogs out in the Yukon wilderness. In this thrilling natural history documentary, his dream comes true as he takes a seven-sled dog team and follows in the footsteps of gold- rush explorers who used the same treacherous trail over 100 years ago.

The Mighty Mekong's Last Hope

The mighty mekong's last hope

The mighty Mekong is considered south-east Asia’s greatest river and has nourished generations of people for millennia. Now it’s drying up, under attack from dam building, overfishing, climate change and sand mining. This fascinating natural history documentary looks at the threats that the Mekong faces, the effect this will have on the people who rely on it and what can be done to save it.

Search For The Last Unicorn

search for the last unicorn

With the death of the last captive male, the northern white rhinoceros was officially declared extinct in 2018. But possible sightings from a remote region in the heart of Africa have given conservationists hope. This natural history documentary follows an international team of experts into war-torn South Sudan in search of the rhino. Could this charismatic animal get a miraculous second chance?

Earth's Great Seasons

Earth's Greatest Seasons

Every year, spectacular seasons transform our planet. As they sweep across the world, they drive all life on earth, bringing huge opportunities and great challenges. This compelling nature documentary, narrated by Sherlock’s Andrew Scott, presents remarkable moments seen during spring, summer, fall and winter. Across the planet, animals and plant life must adapt to survive the seasons.