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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.

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

Across his legendary career, David Attenborough has encountered a baffling array of weird and wonderful creatures. And, in this fascinating and playful documentary series, he’s delving deeper into the stories of bizarre animal behavior. He witnesses curious creature adaptations, peculiar mating rituals and intriguing, mysterious habits from some of the planet’s oddest inhabitants.

Life on Earth

life on earth

Taking three years to make and traveling to locations all over the world, this landmark natural history documentary changed the face of television. Written and presented by David Attenborough, it attempted to tell the story of how life was created on our planet and captured on film for the first time many animals and behaviors. These include a memorable encounter with a group of gorillas.

Natural World Vol 8

Natural World Vol 8

For decades, the BBC’s classic wildlife series Natural World has told in-depth stories about exotic creatures and astonishing landscapes. With award-winning photography showcasing some of the most extraordinary places in the world, unseen animal behavior is revealed. Uncover the mysteries surrounding pygmy hippos, grasp the language of prairie dogs and make a visit to a penguin post office.

Zoo Quest In Colour

Zoo quest in color

Thanks to a remarkable discovery in the BBC’s film vaults, the best of David Attenborough’s breakthrough nature documentary can now be experienced in colour. First broadcast in 1954 and watched by millions, this landmark series launched the career of the young presenter, and changed the way wildlife was seen on television- a legacy that continues to this day.

Wild Arabia

Wild Arabia

The crossroads of three continents, Arabia is a land of dramatic landscape, rich with extraordinary wildlife, wrapped up in ancient cultures and a remarkable history. Much of this vast region has remained unknown to the outside world until now. With unique, extensive and privileged access, this ground-breaking documentary series visits the vast scale of Arabia’s astonishing terrain.