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.

The Sanctuary: Survival Stories of The Alps

The Sanctuary: Survival Stories of The Alps

An amazing survival story following the adventures of a she-wolf as she travels across the Alps in search of a safe place to bring up her cubs. Along the way her path crosses many animals who have made this harsh landscape their home, from the bear to the golden eagle. Each animal story reveals the strategy that has allowed it to survive, in this spectacular natural history documentary.

Penguins: Meet the Family

Penguins: Meet the Family

This is the family penguin as you’ve never seen them before. Get ready to meet all 18 species of penguin in this stunning BBC nature documentary. From harsh deserts to city streets, from the Equator to frozen Antarctica, witness the heart-warming family dynamics, astonishing adaptations and unique behaviors that make penguins so remarkable.

Our Coast

Our Coast

Many of the UK’s most iconic places are beside the sea. The nation’s shorelines are the foundation on which Britain was built, full of extraordinary people, historic professions, engineering marvels, astonishing wildlife and epic landscapes. This fascinating travel documentary visits Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland and celebrates the heritage of these astonishing locations.

North Atlantic: The Dark Ocean

North Atlantic: The Dark Ocean

This ambitious natural history documentary sees underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan explore the perilous North Atlantic Ocean and discovers the mesmerizing marine life that lives there. Inspired by the Irish ancestors that ventured before him, he addresses the urgent struggle to conserve the stunning sea life he encounters.

Wild Thailand

wild thailand

With towering limestone cliffs, hidden temples, the teeming city of Bangkok and imposing forests, Thailand is a sacred kingdom of awe-inspiring beauty. Each episode of this compelling natural history documentary is packed with amazing wildlife. Giant bats, huge water monitors, a dazzling island reef light show and the creatures of Bangkok are just some of the delights.