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A Bull Called MariusA Bull Called Marius (1966)
From the heart of beautiful Provence, this fifty minute documentary provides a vivid glimpse into the wild, black bulls of Carmargue. Raised...
A Lemur's Tale   A Lemur's Tale  (1997)
A touching and intimate portrayal of the ring-tailed lemur, award-winning wildlife filmmaker Adrian Warren spent five months in Madagascar's...
A Little Fish In Deep WaterA Little Fish In Deep Water (1995)
Golden Panda Award winner at Wildscreen 1996, A Little Fish In Deep Water is a pioneering portrayal of life in one of the world’s largest...
A Question of SpaceA Question of Space (1984)
An intriguing insight into the escalating issue of land management in Kenya, A Question of Space examines the methods and technology used to...
A Visit to BardseyA Visit to Bardsey (1950)
An early film from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, A Visit to Bardsey provides a glimpse into the habitats and avian life of this...
Abenteuer im Roten MeerAbenteuer im Roten Meer (1952)
In the salt ridden Red Sea, oceanographer, bestselling author and world famous marine photographer Hans Hass explores the alien world of underwater...
HardwareAlien Empire: Hardware (1996)
The first of six episodes in the Alien Empire series, Hardware explores the intricate micro-architecture of insects. Examining the 'design' of...
Aliens From Inner SpaceAliens From Inner Space (1983)
Exploring the multi-sensory world of the cephalopods, Aliens From Inner Space is an intriguing investigation into the communication skills of...
Amate: The Great Fig TreeAmate: The Great Fig Tree (1980)
Journeying deep into the tropical forests of Belize, this Partridge Films production delivers a technically stunning account of life both in...
Programme 407Animal Magic: Programme 407 (1979)
An instant hit, Animal Magic was a fun-filled show, using an entertaining format to teach children about animals and their care. Covering infant...
Programme 56Animal Magic: Programme 56 (1964)
A memorable episode of the fun-filled series Animal Magic, Episode 56 features 'sacred' scarab beetles, seabird watching at Cape Clear and introduces...
Programme 77Animal Magic: Programme 77 (1965)
Chimpanzees conducting tea parties, badgers scurrying around Glastonbury and clips from the award-winning Disney film That Darn Cat, Episode...
Animal OlympiansAnimal Olympians (1980)
Animal Olympians examines the extraordinary athletic prowess of the animal kingdom, comparing and contrasting the beauty, endurance and sheer...
Gerald DurrellAnimal People: Gerald Durrell (1967)
Familiar to millions as a maker and presenter of zoological television programmes and the author of a whole host of entertaining best-sellers,...
Peter ScottAnimal People: Peter Scott (1967)
Animal People was designed to give a more personal account of several high profile wildlife presenters, exploring not only their relationships...
TailsAnimals in Action : Tails (1980)
The first episode in Anglia's long-running children's wildife series, Animals in Action: Tails examines the variety, structure and functions...
At the Edge of the SeaAt the Edge of the Sea (1997)
An absorbing exploration of coastal British Columbia, At the Edge of the Sea provides an insight into the diverse life that thrives within the...
Attenborough in ParadiseAttenborough in Paradise (1996)
In the remotest parts of New Guinea, naturalist, leading conservationist and world-famous wildlife presenter David Attenborough explores a spectacular...
Avocet IslandAvocet Island (1951)
An absorbing exploration of the bird life on Havergate Island, Avocet Island is an early film from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds...
Badger WatchBadger Watch (1977)
A unique opportunity to observe a colony of wild badgers, Badger Watch was a week of live nightly broadcasts from a large sett in Gloucestershire....
Down the Garden PathBellamy's Backyard Safari : Down the Garden Path (1981)
In the depths of a suburban back garden, botanist, broadcaster and environmental campaigner David Bellamy explores the intriguing world lurking...
Episode 1Big Cat Diary: Episode 1 (1996)
In the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Park, wildlife filmmakers Simon King and Jonathon Scott explore the daily lives of the region's big...
Bird Watching for JuniorsBird Watching for Juniors (1953)
An early membership film from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Bird Watching for Juniors was aimed at encouraging young people...
Bring 'Em Back Alive Bring 'Em Back Alive  (1932)
In the depths of the Malayan jungle, world-famous American movie actor, hunter and animal collector Frank Buck launches an eight month expedition...
War of Two Worlds Bugworld: War of Two Worlds  (2002)
Winner of two awards at Wildscreen 2002, War of Two Worlds takes an in-depth and alternative look at the 'unwanted' animals that infest our lives. Through...
The Beef MineCatch me a Colobus : The Beef Mine (1966)
In the depths of Sierra Leone's jungle, wildlife lover, leading conservationist and award-winning author, Gerald Durrell launches a full-scale...
Cheetahs and Cubs in a Land of LionsCheetahs and Cubs in a Land of Lions (1993)
An atmospheric and perceptive portrayal of the Earth’s fastest land mammal, world-renowned wildlife cameraman Hugo van Lawick focuses on...
Citizen Cane Toad Citizen Cane Toad  (2002)
An extraordinary glimpse into the havoc an introduced species can have on an established ecosystem, Citizen Cane Toad offers an intriguing insight...
Close-Ups of Bird BehaviourClose-Ups of Bird Behaviour (1949)
One of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds' (RSPB) earliest conservation films, Close-Ups of Bird Behaviour was made to encourage the...
CountrymanCountryman (1960)
One of a set of natural history programmes from Anglia Television, Countryman follows Aubrey Buxton, one of its founders and Chief Executives,...
Crocodile River: The Tides of KirawiraCrocodile River: The Tides of Kirawira (1994)
Winner of two Panda awards at Wildscreen 1994, Crocodile River: The Tides of Kirawira is an absorbing exploration of the seasonal pools that...
Das Boxende KänguruhDas Boxende Känguruh (1895)
Premiering at the first public projection of motion pictures in Germany, Das Boxende Känguruh is one of the earliest examples of animal...
Dassan: An Adventure in Search of Laughter Featuring Nature's Greatest Little ComediansDassan: An Adventure in Search of Laughter Featuring Nature's Greatest Little Comedians (1930)
A satire on manners, Dassan: An Adventure in Search of Laughter Featuring Nature's Greatest Little Comedians explores the humorous lives and...
In the AegeanDiving to Adventure: In the Aegean (1956)
The first series to be shown on British television from oceanographers, world famous marine photographers, and bestselling authors Hans and Lotte...
Echo of the ElephantsEcho of the Elephants (1993)
On the savanna plains, elephant expert, leading conservationist and world-renowned research zoologist Cynthia Moss explores the close-knit and...
Echo of the Elephants: The Next GenerationEcho of the Elephants: The Next Generation (1996)
A deeply moving account of elephant family life, The Next Generation is the sequel to the BBC Natural History Unit's award-winning Echo of the...
Programme 1Ein Platz für Tiere: Programme 1 (1956)
A highly engaging live animal show, Ein Platz für Tiere (A Place For Animals) was, for many years, the highest rated programme on German...
Elephants at the ZooElephants at the Zoo (1897)
A cheerful account of exercise time at the London Zoological Gardens, Elephants at the Zoo was released in 1897 by the British Mutoscope and...
Expeditionen ins TierreichExpeditionen ins Tierreich (1965)
Expeditionen ins Tierreich (Expeditions into the Animal Kingdom) was a hugely popular, long running German natural history programme. Teaching...
The Land of the Magpie GooseFaraway Look: The Land of the Magpie Goose (1957)
A friendly and informative glimpse at a distant land, the first Faraway Look series follows Peter Scott and his wife Philippa as they journey...
The Virgin IslandsFaraway Look: The Virgin Islands (1959)
An engaging glimpse into a distant land, Faraway Look: The Virgin Islands documents the first stop of Peter Scott’s journey round Australasia....
Fifi's Boys - A Story of Wild ChimpanzeesFifi's Boys - A Story of Wild Chimpanzees (1996)
Returning to Tanzania's Gombe National Park in 1996, animal researcher, conservationist and award-winning ethologist Dr Jane Goodall explores...
Fight Between Tarantula and ScorpionFight Between Tarantula and Scorpion (1900)
Released in 1900 by British Mutoscope and Biograph Company, one of the pioneers of early cinema technology, this silent black and white film...
Filming Wild AnimalsFilming Wild Animals (1954)
Bursting onto the small screen with this glamorous series, Filming Wild Animals is a casual and intimate account of Armand and Michaela Denis'...
Firebird Firebird  (1994)
An atmospheric account of the lesser flamingo, Firebird explores the incredible adaptations these resilient birds possess in the hostile environment...
Ice, Wind and FireFlight of the Condor: Ice, Wind and Fire (1982)
An epic portrayal of the Andean landscape, The Flight of the Condor: Ice, Wind and Fire celebrates the sheer majesty of this massive area. Shown...
Enemies of the Oak Fragile Earth: Enemies of the Oak  (1989)
Examining the delicate ecological balance this large deciduous tree generates, Enemies of the Oak is an intriguing portrayal of a year in the...
Korup - An African RainforestFragile Earth: Korup - An African Rainforest (1982)
In the depths of Korup, Cameroon's secluded rainforest, director Phil Agland uses a range of interesting filming techniques and unusual camera...
Selve Verde - Central American RainforestFragile Earth: Selve Verde - Central American Rainforest (1983)
An in-depth exploration of the tropical lowlands of northeastern Costa Rica, Selve Verde - Central American Rainforest details the huge range...
Siarau - The Tidal ForestFragile Earth: Siarau - The Tidal Forest (1983)
Winner of the second ever Golden Panda award at Wildscreen 1984, Siarau - The Tidal Forest paints a rich and evocative picture of the...
GorillaGorilla (1974)
In the depths of Zaire's Kahuzi-Biega National Park, award-winning wildlife cameraman Dieter Plage explores the incredibly social world of the...
Gorillas in the Midst of ManGorillas in the Midst of Man (1989)
Written and produced by award-winning wildlife photographer Adrian Warren, Gorillas in the Midst of Man outlines the life of the mountain gorilla....
Handa - and its BirdsHanda - and its Birds (1950)
An early film from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Handa - and its Birds explores the avian life inhabiting this internationally...
Here be DragonsHere be Dragons (1989)
An extraordinary glimpse into the world of these highly evolved reptilian predators, Here be Dragons is a celebration of the Nile crocodile,...
Il Danse Pour Ses CormoransIl Danse Pour Ses Cormorans (1994)
Winner of two Panda awards at Wildscreen 1994, Il Danse Pour Ses Cormorans (He Dances For His Cormorants) is an atmospheric account of China’s...
In BirdlandIn Birdland (1907)
A groundbreaking production from renowned natural history photographer and filmmaker Oliver Pike, In Birdland was the first British wildlife...
In-Flight MovieIn-Flight Movie (1987)
A pioneering piece of wildlife filmmaking, In-Flight Movie provides a truly insightful investigation into the extraordinary world of ornithological...
Incredible SuckersIncredible Suckers (1996)
In the depths of the world’s oceans, biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer Mike deGruy explores the multi-sensory world of...
Islands in the African SkyIslands in the African Sky (1994)
An atmospheric and evocative portrayal of the wildlife in East Africa's rugged mountain ranges, Islands in the African Sky was widely acclaimed...
Kein Platz für Wilde Tiere Kein Platz für Wilde Tiere  (1956)
In the depths of the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), renowned naturalist and passionate animal welfare activist Bernhard...
The Frozen OceanKingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean (1985)
First in a three part series examining Arctic ecology, The Frozen Ocean focuses on the spring to summer months, providing an intimate portrayal...
Krakatoa: The Day That Shook The WorldKrakatoa: The Day That Shook The World (1983)
An absorbing exploration of a huge natural disaster, Krakatoa: The Day That Shook The World was first broadcast on the centenary of the island's...
The Big FreezeLife in the Freezer: The Big Freeze (1993)
The Big Freeze is an intriguing account of Antarctica’s brutal, unforgiving winter. With only a handful of creatures choosing to tough...
The Bountiful SeaLife in the Freezer: The Bountiful Sea (1993)
In the depths of the Antarctic, naturalist, leading conservationist and world-famous wildlife presenter David Attenborough introduces this award-winning...
Life on AirLife on Air (2002)
A light-hearted look back over the extraordinary career of David Attenborough, Life on Air celebrates his fiftieth year at the BBC. Delving...
Life in the TreesLife on Earth: Life in the Trees (1979)
The penultimate installment of the BBC's natural history blockbuster Life on Earth, Life in the Trees offers an intriguing exploration of the...
The Infinite VarietyLife on Earth: The Infinite Variety (1979)
The opening episode of a landmark series, The Infinite Variety was the first of thirteen installments in David Attenborough's pioneering natural...
Lion HuntLion Hunt (1906)
Bursting onto the silver screen in a flurry of controversy, Lion Hunt was a huge international success, telling the story of two hunters in the...
FoxesLook: Foxes (1955)
Foxes was the very first of Peter Scott's programmes to carry the new name of Look. Including impressive footage from award-winning wildlife...
Private Life of the KingfisherLook: Private Life of the Kingfisher (1966)
Broadcast as part of the BBC's Look strand, Private Life of the Kingfisher is a detailed, intriguing portrayal of these fast and vibrant fishers....
The Best of Walter HighamLook: The Best of Walter Higham (1961)
Bursting with his best footage, this intriguing Look episode celebrates the outstanding cinematography of early BBC wildlife cameraman Walter...
The FulmarLook: The Fulmar (1958)
On the remote Fair Isle off Scotland, ornithologist, renowned wildlife producer and co-founder of the BBC’s Natural History Unit Tony Soper...
Looking for BirdsLooking for Birds (1950)
An early film from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Looking for Birds depicts various species of British birds and the variety...
Malice in Wonderland: A Coral Reef DramaMalice in Wonderland: A Coral Reef Drama (1994)
Malice in Wonderland: A Coral Reef Drama is an intriguing account of the Red Sea’s underwater ‘cities’, delving under their...
Mara NightsMara Nights (1996)
The first ever production to record animal behaviour at night without the use of lights, Mara Nights is an intriguing insight into a whole host...
Meerkats UnitedMeerkats United (1987)
A highly entertaining production, Meerkats United journeys deep into the Kalahari desert to explore the social life of the meerkat. Voted...
Menschen unter HaienMenschen unter Haien (1942)
In an early portrayal of the Aegean Sea, marine expert, bestselling author and award-winning Austrian underwater photographer Hans Hass pioneers...
Minsmere Nature ReserveMinsmere Nature Reserve (1951)
An early film from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Minsmere Nature Reserve explores the avian life inhabiting this...
Mountain Gorilla: A Shattered KingdomMountain Gorilla: A Shattered Kingdom (1996)
On the forested volcanic slopes of Zaire’s Virunga National Park, award-winning wildlife photographer Bruce Davidson explores the fascinating...
Mountains of the Snow LeopardMountains of the Snow Leopard (1994)
Deep in the Mongolian mountains, mammalogist, passionate conservationist and leading field biologist Dr George Schaller explores the habitat...
Mysterious Castles of ClayMysterious Castles of Clay (1978)
Punctuating the skyline of the African plains with their distinctive silhouettes, giant termite mounds support an abundance of life, and not...
Mzima: Portrait of a Spring Mzima: Portrait of a Spring  (1969)
In this epic, hour-long special, award-winning filmmakers Alan and Joan Root explore the myriad life that flourishes in Kenya’s Mzima spring....
Namib... Strange Creatures of the Skeleton CoastNamib... Strange Creatures of the Skeleton Coast (1976)
Journeying to the heart of the world's oldest desert, Strange Creatures of the Skeleton Coast provides a pioneering portrait of life in the Namib. Celebrating...
NatureNature (1983)
The first episode of the long-running series Nature, ornithologist, renowned wildlife producer and co-founder of the BBC's Natural History Unit,...
Okavango: Jewel of the Kalahari: Search for the JewelOkavango: Jewel of the Kalahari: Search for the Jewel (1987)
The first installment of the epic series Okavango:Jewel of the Kalahari, Search for the Jewel is an intriguing and visually stunning portrayal...
Orang-utans – Out on a LimbOrang-utans – Out on a Limb (1994)
An engaging and fascinating insight into the behaviour and social psychology of these highly intelligent primates, Orang-utans – Out on...
The Birth of the BeesPatterns of Life: The Birth of the Bees (1986)
An intriguing and in-depth exploration into the origin of bees, this hour long special follows their interesting ancestry, examining the bee...
Pelicans at the ZooPelicans at the Zoo (1898)
An amusing account of feeding time at Regent’s Park Zoological Gardens, Pelicans at the Zoo was released in 1898 by British Mutoscope and...
Pelicans, Lion, and Tigers at London Zoological GardensPelicans, Lion, and Tigers at London Zoological Gardens (1895)
The work of pioneering filmmaker Louis Lumière, Pelicans, Lion and Tigers, London Zoological Gardens features a large male as he paces...
Peter Scott: WoodpeckersPeter Scott: Woodpeckers (1955)
In this hugely successful production, Peter Scott interviews world-renowned filmmaker and passionate naturalist Heinz Sielmann about his remarkable...
Pirsch unter WasserPirsch unter Wasser (1939)
Diving in the Caribbean waters surrounding the island of Curacao, marine zoologist, bestselling author and deep sea photographer Hans Hass explores...
Pygmy Chimpanzee: The Last Great ApePygmy Chimpanzee: The Last Great Ape (1997)
The first ever film to be devoted entirely to these highly intelligent primates, Pygmy Chimpanzee: The Last Great Ape is an intriguing exploration...
Born of FireRealms of the Russian Bear: Born of Fire (1992)
Deep in the Russian Far East, natural history professor, conservationist and world-renowned biogeographer Nikolai Drozdov explores the myriad...
Green Jewel of the CaspianRealms of the Russian Bear: Green Jewel of the Caspian (1992)
The first episode of a six part series examining the wildlife, and the unique terrain it inhabits, in the former Soviet Union. Presented by enthusiastic...
ReefwatchReefwatch (1988)
From the depths of the Red Sea, co-founder of the BBC Natural History Unit, Tony Soper, and wildlife film producer, Dr Martha Holmes, present...
Rough Sea at DoverRough Sea at Dover (1895)
Considered by some to be the first natural history orientated film and one of the oldest surviving British films, Rough Sea at Dover dates back...
S.O.S. RhinoS.O.S. Rhino (1961)
Deep in the Madi District of Uganda, Ken Randall and his experienced team enter into a dangerous struggle, chasing down a crash of endangered...
Seasons of the SeaSeasons of the Sea (1990)
The first major film from world-renowned zoologist and marine photographer Howard Hall, Seasons of the Sea explores the complex ecology of California’s...
Secret WeaponsSecret Weapons (1983)
An entertaining account of insect warfare, Secret Weapons takes a close-up look at these miniscule masters of attack and defense. Using scanning...
The Cuckoo's SecretSecrets of Nature: The Cuckoo's Secret (1922)
An absorbing exploration of this song bird's reproductive habits, The Cuckoo's Secret was the first film in Secrets of Nature, an innovative...
The Sparrow-HawkSecrets of Nature: The Sparrow-Hawk (1922)
An intriguing exploration of the life cycle of this bird of prey, The Sparrow-Hawk was part of Secrets of Nature, an innovative set of single...
Serengeti Darf Nicht Sterben Serengeti Darf Nicht Sterben  (1959)
Described by legendary wildlife filmmaker Alan Root as, “perhaps the best-known and most influential wildlife film ever made”, Serengeti...
Sexual Encounters of the Floral KindSexual Encounters of the Floral Kind (1981)
The first ever Panda award winner for cinematography at Wildscreen 1982, Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind provides a visually stunning exploration...
Shadows in a Desert SeaShadows in a Desert Sea (1993)
An extraordinary glimpse into a vast and complex underwater community, this multi award-winning production takes a look at the Sea of Cortez...
Sharks:  On Their Best BehaviourSharks: On Their Best Behaviour (1992)
A fascinating insight into these long fabled fish, Sharks: On Their Best Behaviour celebrates the diversity and intriguing behaviour of these...
Signals for SurvivalSignals for Survival (1968)
An in-depth and intriguing study of behaviour and communication in a single species, the lesser black-backed gull, Signals for Survival sheds...
SimbaSimba (1928)
A groundbreaking travelogue, Simba follows the intrepid American filmmaking couple Osa and Martin Johnson on their four year expedition over...
Some British Birds of PreySome British Birds of Prey (1950)
An early film from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Some British Birds of Prey explores the intimate nesting behaviour of...
Spiders on a WebSpiders on a Web (1900)
Consisting of a single shot, Spiders on a Web is one of the earliest British examples of close-up natural history photography. Made by one of...
Episode 1Springwatch: Episode 1 (2005)
A groundbreaking and massively successful live broadcast, the first ever episode of Springwatch was broadcast in March 2005. Presented from a...
St. Kilda, Its People and BirdsSt. Kilda, Its People and Birds (1908)
An interesting look at life on a remote island, St. Kilda, Its People and Birds explores both the human and animal population of this important...
Sixth Sense  Supersense: Sixth Sense  (1988)
The first of six episodes in the Supersense series, Sixth Sense journeys through the world's open plains, grasslands, ponds, rivers and oceans,...
The Alder Woodwasp and its Insect EnemiesThe Alder Woodwasp and its Insect Enemies (1960)
The very first step Gerald Thompson took in the world of wildlife cinematography, The Alder Woodwasp and its Insect Enemies is a technically...
The Bat that Cracked the Frog CodeThe Bat that Cracked the Frog Code (1982)
In the depths of the Panamanian jungle, bat expert, leading conservationist and award-winning wildlife photographer Dr Merlin Tuttle explores...
IntroductionThe Blue Planet: Introduction (2001)
A ground-breaking production with images provding the emphasis, The Blue Planet was the first ever series wholly concerning the natural...
The DeepThe Blue Planet: The Deep (2001)
An absorbing exploration of the volcanic ridges and huge trenches at the very bottom of the world’s oceans, The Deep captures new species...
Natural Mysteries The Discovery of Animal Behaviour: Natural Mysteries  (1982)
A six part series from award-winning producer John Sparks, The Discovery of Animal Behaviour is an engaging account of behavioural research in...
The Elephant, the Emperor and the Butterfly TreeThe Elephant, the Emperor and the Butterfly Tree (2003)
Winner of the coveted Golden Panda at Wildscreen 2004, The Elephant, the Emperor and the Butterfly Tree is an intimate and absorbing portrayal...
The Elephants of Tsavo: Love & BetrayalThe Elephants of Tsavo: Love & Betrayal (1990)
A deeply moving, highly personal account of the plight of elephants in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park from the 1950s to 1990. A former park...
The Family That Lives With ElephantsThe Family That Lives With Elephants (1976)
Together with his wife and children, zoologist and leading conservationist Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton spent five years in the beautiful Lake Manyara...
The Flight of the Snow GeeseThe Flight of the Snow Geese (1972)
Journeying over 2,500 miles, keen ornithologists and award-winning wildlife filmmakers Des and Jen Bartlett were the first naturalists to follow...
The History of a Butterfly - A Romance of Insect LifeThe History of a Butterfly - A Romance of Insect Life (1910)
Directed by one of the pioneers of the cinematic industry, James Williamson, The History of a Butterfly - A Romance of Insect Life is an intriguing...
The Horse in MotionThe Horse in Motion (1882)
A groundbreaking piece of work from innovative photographer Eadweard Muybridge, The Horse in Motion is a series of stills featuring a galloping...
The Insect Man The Insect Man  (1972)
Profiling the life and work of the great French 19th Century entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre, The Insect Man uses an intriguing drama format with...
After the IceThe Living Isles: After the Ice (1986)
Investigating present day parallels with the ice age, After the Ice is the first of a ten part series celebrating the diverse landscapes and...
New WorldsThe Living Planet: New Worlds (1984)
New Worlds is a stark and powerful account of ongoing environmental issues, detailing the widespread damage inflicted on the planet by the human...
The Building of the EarthThe Living Planet: The Building of the Earth (1984)
The opening episode of The Living Planet, David Attenborough's second major natural history series, The Building of the Earth is an in-depth...
The Making of the Living PlanetThe Living Planet: The Making of the Living Planet (1984)
An interesting glimpse into the workings of wildlife filmmaking, this forty minute documentary goes behind the scenes of the second award-winning...
The London SceneThe London Scene (1961)
The London Scene is an intriguing guide to the wildlife of England’s concreted metropolis. Aubrey Buxton, director of Anglia Television...
The MajorThe Major (1963)
The first BBC Natural History Unit production to be filmed in colour, The Major is a deeply moving account of an old English oak sadly destined...
The Otters of YellowstoneThe Otters of Yellowstone (1998)
An absorbing exploration of these charismatic carnivores, The Otters of Yellowstone follows a year of their intrepid lives in the lakes and pools...
GrowingThe Private Life of Plants: Growing (1995)
Private Life of Plants: Growing is an intriguing insight into how plants gather their sustenance, time-lapse photography revealing the fight...
TravellingThe Private Life of Plants: Travelling (1995)
Bringing to life an extraordinary world few have ever considered, The Private Life of Plants uses impressive time-lapse photography to explore...
The Private Life of the GannetsThe Private Life of the Gannets (1934)
A truly landmark film, The Private Life of the Gannets provides an absorbing and atmospheric account of a colony of these graceful sea birds,...
Programme 1The Really Wild Show: Programme 1 (1986)
This award-winning children's TV series is widely acclaimed for its friendly, entertaining style and its educational, scientifically accurate...
The Restless YearThe Restless Year (1996)
Using the revolutionary time-lapse photography developed for The Private Life of Plants, The Restless Year shows a beautiful portrait...
The River Wolves: Giant Otters of Peru The River Wolves: Giant Otters of Peru  (1999)
Deep in the Amazon, The River Wolves: Giant Otters of Peru provides an absorbing exploration of the oldest, largest and most aquatic member...
The Rotten World About UsThe Rotten World About Us (1980)
Conducting a survey of all things rotten and rancid, this production was the dream child of renowned wildlife producer Barry Paine. Waiting over...
Cheetahs – The Blood BrothersThe Savage Paradise : Cheetahs – The Blood Brothers (1993)
A charismatic and incredibly dramatic account of the lifestyles and interrelationships of different cheetah groups on Africa's Serengeti plains,...
Wild Dogs - A Tale of Two SistersThe Savage Paradise : Wild Dogs - A Tale of Two Sisters (1993)
A graceful and perceptive portrayal of African wild dogs, world renowned cameraman Hugo van Lawick focuses on the relationship between two sisters,...
The Secret World of BatsThe Secret World of Bats (1991)
An hour long film, The Secret World of Bats follows ecologist, leading conservationist and award-winning wildlife photographer Dr Merlin Tuttle...
The Strength and Agility of InsectsThe Strength and Agility of Insects (1911)
A highly entertaining and revealing account of insect ability, The Strength and Agility of Insects presented a view of arthropods quite unlike...
The Ten Deadliest Snakes in the World with Steve IrwinThe Ten Deadliest Snakes in the World with Steve Irwin (1998)
Journeying through the most remote parts of Australia, naturalist, conservationist and world-famous television personality Steve Irwin comes...
The Tender TrapThe Tender Trap (1974)
A curious look at the bloodier side of botany, The Tender Trap is an in-depth account of four types of carnivorous plant - the venus...
The Tiger's TaleThe Tiger's Tale (2000)
An absorbing insight into the early life and development of these elusive and endangered big cats, The Tiger’s Tale follows an experienced...
ArrivingThe Trials of Life: Arriving (1990)
The opening episode of David Attenborough's third major Life series, this film is the first of twelve episodes detailing the mammoth journey...
Hunting and EscapingThe Trials of Life: Hunting and Escaping (1990)
The fourth episode in David Attenborough's major animal behaviour series, The Trials of Life: Hunting and Escaping is an emotive and realistic...
The Unknown ForestThe Unknown Forest (1961)
The first of many bewitching portrayals of his native New Forest, naturalist and world-renowned wildlife filmmaker Eric Ashby spent over four...
Programme 1The Way We Went Wild: Programme 1 (2004)
An entertaining celebration of some of the most influential people in wildlife filmmaking, the opening episode of The Way We Went Wild focuses...
Programme 2The Way We Went Wild: Programme 2 (2004)
Jointly profiling the world-famous natural history presenters David Attenborough and Peter Scott, The Way We Went Wild: 2 is the second of three...
Programme 3The Way We Went Wild: Programme 3 (2004)
The final episode of the The Way We Went Wild trilogy, this hour long programme explores the backgrounds of a new generation of natural history...
The Wild Dogs of AfricaThe Wild Dogs of Africa (1973)
A riveting and incredibly dramatic account of African wild dogs, world renowned wildlife cameraman, Hugo van Lawick, explores behaviour and social...
Crocodile: The Smiling PredatorThe Wildlife Specials: Crocodile: The Smiling Predator (1997)
Crocodile: The Smiling Predator is a fascinating celebration of these powerful and formidable predators, using underwater and infra-red photography...
Polar bear: The Arctic WarriorThe Wildlife Specials: Polar bear: The Arctic Warrior (1997)
Part of a series of one-off BBC wildlife specials to mark forty years of the BBC Natural History Unit, Polar bear: The Arctic Warrior is a fascinating...
The Year of the DeerThe Year of the Deer (1977)
Shown as part of the Wildlife on One strand, Year of the Deer is a sensitive and intimate portrayal of fallow deer in Hampshire's New Forest...
The Year of the WildebeestThe Year of the Wildebeest (1975)
Successfully conveying the sheer scale and enormity of the wildebeest migration, The Year of the Wildebeest, provides a breathtakingly dramatic...
In-Flight MovieThey Said It Couldn't Be Done: In-Flight Movie (1999)
Discussing a truly groundbreaking production, They Said It Couldn't Be Done: In-Flight Movie sees David Attenborough chatting with award-winning...
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen OceanThey Said It Couldn't Be Done: Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean (1999)
The second of seven programmes celebrating pioneering natural history documentaries, They Said It Couldn't Be Done: Kingdom Of The Ice Bear:...
Mzima: Portrait of a Spring They Said It Couldn't Be Done: Mzima: Portrait of a Spring  (1999)
In front of an audience at the Royal Geographical Society, David Attenborough engages in a frank and highly entertaining discussion with the...
Too Close For Comfort  They Said It Couldn't Be Done: Too Close For Comfort  (1999)
In front of an audience at the Royal Geographical Society, David Attenborough interviews award-winning cameraman Mike Richards, discussing the...
Tiger CrisisTiger Crisis (1994)
A hard-hitting and in-depth investigation into the illegal tiger trade, Tiger Crisis brought the sheer scale of the poaching industry to international...
Too Close For Comfort?Too Close For Comfort? (1992)
In the depths of the African Tai forest, David Attenborough offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the chimpanzees, exploring the uncanny...
Armand and Michaela On Safari: Search for GertieTravellers' Tales: Armand and Michaela On Safari: Search for Gertie (1958)
Travellers' Tales follows the dynamic and charming Belgian Armand Denis, a pioneering documentary filmmaker of the 1930s, as he and his glamorous...
The Undersea World of Adventure: Hans Hass: Underwater PhotographyTravellers' Tales: The Undersea World of Adventure: Hans Hass: Underwater Photography (1958)
A captivating look at early underwater filming techniques, Underwater Photography was the penultimate episode in Hans and Lotte Hass' popular...
TV50: Television and Natural HistoryTV50: Television and Natural History (1986)
Tracing the development of wildlife films on television, renowned zoologist Desmond Morris presents the programmes and personalities that have...
Two in the Bush Two in the Bush  (1978)
A behind-the-scenes view of an adventurous pair of wildlife filmmakers, Two in the Bush is a compilation film telling the story of award-winning...
First Steps in a Jungle Two in the Bush: First Steps in a Jungle  (1963)
Two in the Bush follows intrepid conservationist, wildlife lover and award-winning novelist Gerald Durrell as he embarks on an extended animal...
The Animals that VanishedTwo in the Bush: The Animals that Vanished (1963)
Charting the adventures of world-famous conservationist Gerald Durrell, The Animals That Vanished details his search for some of Australia and...
Unarmed HuntersUnarmed Hunters (1963)
An intriguing, behind-the-scenes look at wildlife filmmaking, Unarmed Hunters covers 3 days in the life of the BBC’s Natural History Unit...
Unternehmen XarifaUnternehmen Xarifa (1954)
An absorbing exploration of the underwater world, Unternehmen Xarifa (Under the Caribbean) documents award-winning marine photographer Hans Hass...
The Birth of a FlowerUrban Science : The Birth of a Flower (1910)
A lyrical record of nature in action, Urban Science: The Birth of a Flower is a very early example of time-lapse photography, exploring a variety...
Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Is