Natural History Documentaries
Super Cute Animals
A sneezing panda bear and hand-holding otters were internet sensations. People are obsessed with cute animals. But nothing in nature happens by accident. Animals are cute for a whole variety of different reasons and wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan investigates why certain animals are cute in certain ways and reveals the scientific stories behind the adorability some creatures.
Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur
In 2014, a shepherd spotted the tip of a gigantic fossil bone sticking out of the Argentinian desert. Natural history legend David Attenborough tells the incredible story of the discovery and reconstruction of the world’s largest-known dinosaur, a new species of titanosaur. Measuring 37m long and weighing 70 metric tons, it now holds the record as the biggest animal ever to walk the Earth.
Engineering Repurposed
From an abandoned New York rail line repurposed into a public park, to a former Danish Shipyard turned sunken museum, explore extraordinary structures transformed from their original function. Discover how and why they were originally built, and the engineering prowess required for such mammoth repurposing projects. Every step of their metamorphosis is revealed and explored.
The Lake District: A Wild Year
For the wildlife and people who live amongst the epic scenery of Britain’s beautiful Lake District, life is one of continuous change. Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective to a turbulent year in the life of England’s largest national park. The animals, plants and people find extraordinary ways to cope with the challenges of this stunning, ancient landscape.
Reindeer Family and Me
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan travels deep inside the Arctic Circle to meet the ancient Sámi people and the animals they hold so dear, reindeer. Known as the reindeer people, the Sámi were traditionally nomadic, relying on their precious animals to help them survive. Gordon lives with a Sámi family to experience their unique civilization and learn about their special bond with reindeer.