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.

Eden: Untamed Planet

Eden: Untamed Planet

Venture to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of Earth’s few remaining untouched lands. This ground-breaking BBC nature documentary, narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, journeys from the Namib Desert to Alaska, revealing places isolated from the rest of the world and protected from the most damaging effects of human interference. In these lands, life exists as nature intended.

Earthflight

Earthflight

Follow geese, eagles and more journey across six continents and get a birds-eye view of the world. Thanks to state-of-the art technology, this ground-breaking documentary tracks snow geese and bald eagles traveling from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. Join grey cranes dodge galloping horses and barnacle geese get lost over London, and in South America, see the condor and macaws travel through mountains and rainforest. Narrated by David Tennant, Earthflight puts you in the heart of the action and allows you to experience bird migration like never before.

24 Hours on Earth

24 hours on earth

The changing position of the sun in the sky affects the behavior of animals and plants across our planet. From the moment it rises, animals are waiting, ready to take advantage of the opportunities that the sun creates. This eye-opening nature documentary reveals the way that creatures adapt to the changes that night and day bring. Some thrive in the Sun, others wait until night to emerge.

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.

Mediterranean: Life Under Siege

Mediterranean: Life Under Siege

Explore the stunning but hostile Mediterranean ocean, where astonishing wildlife has adapted and endured: until now. Filmed over 2 years in 12 different countries, this landmark natural history documentary series looks at the threats faced by the Med’s creatures as they come under intense pressure from human activity. What can be done to protect these endangered ecosystems?