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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.

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.

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

Natural World Vol 10

The classic BBC wildlife series, which tells in-depth stories of incredible animals, returns. Featuring award winning photography in some of the most extraordinary places in the world, unknown animal behavior is witnessed and shared. This season features pioneering orangutans, aggressive African ants, rare desert lions, vanishing grizzlies and whale sharks, the largest fish in the world.

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.