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.

Wild Japan

wild japan

Japan’s incredible landscapes range from magnificent snowy mountains to subtropical warmth. And they are full of extraordinary wildlife, with the lives of animals and people often crossing as they adapt to these extremes. This fascinating natural history documentary looks at the astonishingly varied creatures and landscapes of Honshu, Hokkaido and the Southwest islands.

Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle

where the wild men are with ben fogle

Adventurer Ben Fogle meets those who have rejected the trappings of a Western lifestyle and set up home in some of the most isolated places on the planet. In this revealing travel documentary, he meets a former punk who enjoys a ‘prehistoric’ existence, lives the nomadic life in Tanzania, joins a former war correspondent in the Canadian countryside and discovers missionaries in deepest Mongolia.

Animals In Love

Animals in love

Do penguins fall in love? How do capuchin monkeys flirt? Can hyenas get first date jitters? Liz Bonnin reveals the surprising similarities between humans and animals in pursuing a mate and maintaining a relationship in this fascinating natural history documentary. Discover how flamingos spruce themselves up to attract a mate and the bonobos who believe laughter is the true relationship secret.

Wild China

Wild China

With splendor, scale and romance, the veil on the world’s most enigmatic, magnificent country is lifted. This enchanting natural history documentary delves into China’s vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. From the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to searingly hot deserts, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures are revealed.

Avalanche: Making A Deadly Storm

Avalanche: Making A Deadly Storm

Avalanches kill hundreds of people every year. But we know surprisingly little about them, including why they happen or how they can produce destructive forces so powerful that they can flatten entire villages. In this natural history documentary, a team of scientists led by Prof Danielle George, create a massive avalanche in the Canadian Rockies to try and unlock their mysteries.