Best Wildlife and Nature Documentary Series from BBC, National Geographic Studios

10. The Private Life of Plants

1995

6 eps

9.0

(2.9K)

TV Mini Series

 

David Attenborough’s study of the world of plants, which demonstrates, with the aid of time-lapse photography, the rich and varied ways in which they flourish.

StarsDavid Attenborough

The Life of Mammals (2002)

11. The Life of Mammals

2002–2003

10 eps

9.1

(4.3K)

TV Mini Series

 

David Attenborough’s comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved – a group that includes ourselves.

StarsDavid Attenborough

The Life of Birds (1998)

12. The Life of Birds

1998

10 eps

TV-PG

8.9

(3.1K)

TV Mini Series

 

David Attenborough’s comprehensive and richly detailed study of birds, examining the variety of different species and their ways of life.

StarsDavid Attenborough

Nature’s Great Events (2009)

13. Nature’s Great Events

2009

6 eps

8.9

(3.4K)

TV Mini Series

 

This exploration of the planet’s most breathtaking natural events follows vast migrations, huge ocean convergences, powerful weather systems and mighty floods.

StarsDavid AttenboroughJoe StevensDidier Noirot

Life in the Undergrowth (2005)

14. Life in the Undergrowth

2005

5 eps

9.0

(3.9K)

TV Mini Series

 

David Attenborough’s ground-breaking exploration of a group of organisms that are vast in number, yet often too small to be noticed: the invertebrates.

StarsDavid Attenborough

Life in Cold Blood (2008)

15. Life in Cold Blood

2008

5 eps

9.0

(3K)

TV Mini Series

 

A nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, that looks at the evolution and habits of amphibians and reptiles.

StarsDavid Attenborough

region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human cultures developed in a unique variety, largely determined by such natural conditions as huge distances, sea depths, currents and winds.

StarsBenedict CumberbatchMike RoweRichard Wollocombe

Wild Russia (2008)

24. Wild Russia

2008–

14 eps

TV-PG

8.2

(676)

TV Mini Series

 

An in-depth look at Russia’s most natural wonders including Siberia, Kamchatka, the Artic, Caucasus, Primorye, and the Urals.

StarsChristian BrücknerPaterson JosephJason Hildebrandt

Nature (1982)

25. Nature

1982–

700 eps

TV-PG

8.9

(902)

TV Series

 

Documentary series exploring various global wildlife issues and subjects.

CreatorGeorge PageThomas LovejoyNyambi NyambiStarsF. Murray AbrahamGeorge PageChris Morgan

The Hunt (2015)

26. The Hunt

2015

8 eps

TV-PG

9.2

(4.4K)

TV Mini Series

 

The fascinating relationship between predators and their prey, and the strategies predators use to catch their food and prey use to escape death.

StarsDavid AttenboroughJamie McPhersonHuw Cordey

Life Story (2014)

27. Life Story

2014–2015

8 eps

TV-PG

9.0

(2.4K)

TV Mini Series

 

David Attenbourough narrates on the greatest of all adventures – the journey through life.

StarsDavid AttenboroughRolf SteinmannEmma Napper

Chasing Coral (2017)

28. Chasing Coral

2017

1h 33m

8.0

(5.7K)

86

Metascore

 

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

DirectorJeff Orlowski-YangStarsAndrew AckermanPim BongaertsNeal Cantin

First Life (2010)

29. First Life

2010

2 eps

8.4

(1.8K)

TV Mini Series

 

David Attenborough goes back in time to investigate the origins of life.

StarsDavid AttenboroughPhilip DonoghueJustin Marshall

Seven Worlds One Planet (2019)

30. Seven Worlds One Planet

2019

7 eps

TV-PG

9.3

(6.2K)

TV Mini Series

 

Millions of years ago incredible forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating our seven continents – each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain and its own unique animal life. From the colourful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, Seven Worlds: One Planet showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there. Be surprised by unexpected stories. Marvel at iconic landscapes. And be awestruck by spectacular wildlife. Seven Worlds: One Planet is an eye-opening journey around a world you thought you knew.

StarsDavid AttenboroughPeter DrostGoetz Bielefeldt

31. Planet Earth II

2016

6 eps

TV-G

9.5

(162K)

TV Mini Series

 

David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.

StarsDavid AttenboroughGordon BuchananChadden Hunter

Dynasties (2018)

32. Dynasties

2018–2022

7 eps

TV-PG

9.1

(5.2K)

TV Mini Series

 

A nature documentary series on five vulnerable or endangered species known to form enduring populations: chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog.

StarsDavid AttenboroughJohn BrownBarrie Britton

David Attenborough in Our Planet (2019)

33. Our Planet

2019–2023

12 eps

TV-PG

9.2

(53K)

TV Series

 

Explores and unravels the mystery of how and why animals migrate, showing some of the most dramatic and compelling stories in the natural world through spectacular and innovative cinematography.

StarsDavid AttenboroughIsrafeel Ahamed

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