Natural History Docos
Alice's Natural History section is dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it. Here you will also find documentaries concerning the human body (such as 'Where Did I Come From?') and the universe (including Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos' series).
The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs (2005)
7.1/10
Director: Peter Leonard, Nigel Paterson
Starring: Presented By, Bill Oddie
In the tradition of 'Walking with Dinosaurs' comes this new special from the BBC, using the latest research the brutal killers of pre-history are look... Read more
The Whale (2011)
8.1/10
Director: Suzanne Chisholm, Michael Parfit
Starring: Narrated by, Ryan Reynolds
Fascinating documentary tells the remarkable true story of a young, wild killer whale - an orca - nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on... Read more
The White Diamond (2004)
7.6/10
Director: Werner Herzog
Starring: Dr. Graham Dorrington
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog follows enigmatic airship engineer Dr Graham Dorrington, as he embarks on a trip, in the heart of the Guyanian rainf... Read more
The White Planet (2006)
6.8/10
Director: Thierry Ragobert, Jean Lemire
Discover the intricate ecosystem of the Arctic in a fascinating documentary that proves the vast frozen north is much, much more than simple ice and s... Read more
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2003)
7.9/10
Director: Judy Irving
Starring: Mark Bittner
This terrific documentary follows the relationship between Mark Bittner, a homeless ex-busker and the once-domestic, but now wild, green and red parro... Read more
The World of Luc Jacquet (2002)
Director: Luc Jacquet
Includes four Antarctic documentaries from the acclaimed director of 'March of the Penguins'. 'Springtime for the Weddell Seals' (1996) follows a youn... Read more
Travelling Birds ( aka Winged Migration ) (2001)
Director: Jacques Perrin
Witness as five film crews follow a rich variety of bird migrations through 40 countries and each of the seven continents. With teams totaling more th... Read more
Universe (1999)
8/10
Director: Alice Harper, Martin Gorst
Starring: Narrated by, Stephen Hawking, John Hurt
Breathtaking imagery and extraordinary graphics highlight this wonderful offering. Featuring interviews with leading cosmological astronomers and worl... Read more
Wainwright Walks: Series 1 and 2 (2007)
8.7/10
Starring: Julia Bradbury
Julia Bradbury follows in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright in these wonderful series featuring stunning aerial footage. Using Wainwright's 'Pictoria... Read more
Walking with Beasts (2001)
Aka "Walking with Prehistoric Beasts". From the award-winning team that brought us 'Walking with Dinosaurs' comes this follow-up that explores the ris... Read more