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.

Lost World Vanished Lives

Lost Worlds Vanished Lives

Break open a stone and you may discover a new species, one that existed millions of years ago. Legendary wildlife expert David Attenborough travels the world to unravel some of the wonders and puzzles of paleontology. From insects to dinosaurs, he shares his enthusiasm for fossils and journeys back into pre-history to unearth just a few of the incredible creatures that once roamed the planet.

Nature's Great Migrations

Nature's Great Migrations

Each year, across the planet, millions of animals from elephants to polar bears, zebra and caribou, embark on epic journeys, fraught with peril, on a breathtaking scale. Crossing hostile landscapes, facing intense dangers and overcoming fearsome obstacles, every decision made is one of life or death. For the first time ever, cameras follow these creatures every step of the way.

Wonders of Volcanoes with Dara O'Briain

Wonders of Volcanoes with Dara O'Briain

Both dazzling and destructive, volcanoes have fascinated and frightened us for millennia. Embark on a journey from Etna to Vesuvius and witness one of Earth’s most fearsome natural wonders. Dara O Briain explores the immense power of Italy’s most active volcanoes. With stunning visuals and gripping stories, he uncovers their deadly force and lasting impact on our planet.

Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

A remarkable 200-million-year-old fossil, the bones of giant sea dragon the ichthyosaur, were discovered on the Jurassic coast of Britain. Natural history legend David Attenborough joins the hunt to bring this ancient dinosaur’s story to life. Using state-of-the-art imaging technology and CGI, the team reconstruct the skeleton and create the most detailed animation of an ichthyosaur ever made.

Life in the Undergrowth

Life in the Undergrowth

Natural history legend Sir David Attenborough gets down and dirty to reveal the fascinating lives of the tiny invertebrates that live alongside us across the globe. Using groundbreaking camerawork and technology, he looks at the unique stories behind their tiny lives for the first time and reveals how they have endured for so long and their vital importance in the planet’s ecosystem.