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What can I watch on BBC Select? Stream hundreds of documentaries from the BBC and beyond, many available in the US for the first time. Browse below to see just some of the TV series and films available to watch.

Royalty documentaries

Explore the history of the British monarchy with our collection of Royal Family documentaries. From Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to today.

Learn MoreStream the Queen's Palaces on BBC Select

The Queen’s Palaces

What secrets lurk within the walls of Buckingham Palace and other royal residences?

Learn MoreEdward VII: Prince of Pleasure

Edward VII: Prince of Pleasure

Unravelling the mystery of King Edward VII to understand how his legacy is still relevant today.

Learn Morea royal guide to

A Royal Guide to…

Back for season two, those on the inside provide details on some bizarre royal traditions and protocols.

Learn MoreQueen Victoria and her nine children

Queen Victoria and her Nine Children

How Queen Victoria’s grief changed her as a mother and a monarch

Learn MoreKing George

How Mad Was King George?

King George III is remembered as a madman, but is this assessment unfair?

Learn MoreKing George VI: Husband Father King

King George VI: Brother, Husband, King

The story of an unlikely King whose closest family relationships shaped him and his reign.

Learn MoreStream Cousins at War on BBC Select

Royal Cousins at War

It makes The Crown look like Sesame Street. The bitter regal rivalries that led to war.

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Secrets Of The Royal Gardens

Discover little-known facts and horticultural wonders hidden in royal parks and gardens.

    True Crime Documentaries

    Learn MoreAl-Fayed–Predator at Harrod

    Al-Fayed–Predator at Harrods

    Investigating alleged serious sex abuse of Harrods staff by former boss Mohamed Al-Fayed.

    Learn More(K)Nox: The Rob Knox Story

    (K)Nox: The Rob Knox Story

    A true crime investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Harry Potter star Rob Knox.

    Learn MoreStream Downfall of the Porn King: The Ron Jeremy Story on BBC Select

    Downfall of the Porn King: The Ron Jeremy Story

    The rise and fall of porn star, Ron Jeremy.

    Learn MoreDisappeared: Mexico's Missing 43

    Disappeared: Mexico’s Missing 43

    Nine years ago in Mexico, 43 students disappeared. What happened, and who is responsible?

    Learn MoreKidnapped: A Georgian Adventure

    Kidnapped: A Georgian Adventure

    The story of James Annesley, whose fate inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s book Kidnapped.

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    The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool

    Learn MoreWar and Justice: The Case of Marine A

    War and Justice: The Case of Marine A

    The death of a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan leads to a murder charge for a soldier.

    Learn MoreWho Killed Lin and Megan?

    Who Killed Lin and Megan?

    Could a serial killer be responsible for a vicious murder? Is the wrong man in jail?

      Travel documentaries

      Learn Morethe travel show

      The Travel Show

      Join the Travel Show team on a journey of discovery as they explore the globe.

      Learn MoreAmazing Hotels

      Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

      How some of the most luxurious hotels on Earth function and create unforgettable memories.

      Learn MoreBettany Hughes: From Paris to Rome

      Bettany Hughes’ Grand Tour: From Paris to Rome

      Bettany Hughes explores the culinary and cultural highlights of Paris, Rome and beyond.

      Learn MoreGrand Indian Hotel

      Grand Indian Hotel

      Looking for luxury? Take an exclusive look inside some of India’s most opulent hotels.

      Learn MoreBuckingham Palace With Alexander Armstrong

      Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong

      Alexander Armstrong takes a privileged look behind the scenes of Buckingham Palace.

      Learn MoreGriff's Great Kiwi Rail Trip

      Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip

      Comedian Griff Rhys Jones sets out to encounter all the splendor of New Zealand.

      Learn MoreGriff's Great Australian Rail Trip

      Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip

      Comedian Griff Rhys Jones travels across Australia to find the heart of the nation.

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      Iceland With Alexander Armstrong

      Travel to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn more about its unique nature and culture.

        Natural History Documentaries

        Learn MoreEden: Untamed Planet

        Eden: Untamed Planet

        Discover the secrets of Earth’s few remaining untouched lands, all brimming with life.

        Learn MoreEarthflight

        Earthflight

        Experience
        a bird’s eye view of six continents in this spectacular nature
        documentary.

        Learn More24 hours on earth

        24 Hours on Earth

        Incredible examples of how animals and plants have adapted to exploit the 24-hour cycle.

        Learn MoreAttenborough's Big Birds

        Attenborough’s Big Birds

        Meet the big birds, a feathered family who’ve never flown a day in their lives.

        Learn MoreMediterranean: Life Under Siege

        Mediterranean: Life Under Siege

        The stunning Mediterranean ocean is under threat. What can be done to save it?

        Learn MoreSandi's Wood

        Sandi’s Wood

        TV legend Sandi Toksvig tries to save, revive, and repair an area of ancient woodland.

        Learn MoreSeasonal Wonderlands

        Seasonal Wonderlands

        Witness stunning transformations in the world’s most seasonally changeable landscape.

        Learn MoreSpectacular Earth

        Spectacular Earth

        Discover the science behind some of the world’s most stunning natural phenomena.

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