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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).

Hostile Planet (2019)

8.2/10
Starring: Bear Grylls

A look at the world's harshest landscapes and the animals that have adapted to live there. Read more

How to Grow a Planet (2012)

8.6/10

We might think humans are the most powerful living thing on Earth, but it's plants that time and again have set the agenda for life. All animals rely... Read more

Hubble's Cosmic Journey / Mission Pluto (2015)

Director: Nic Young, Christopher Riley

Hubble's Cosmic Journey: Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured thousands of stunning images of space, revolutionized our... Read more

Ice (Marcus Lush) (2007)

7/10
Starring: Marcus Lush

Marcus Lush braves the sub-zero temperatures of Antarctica to present this entertaining and informative look at the frozen continent. During the five... Read more

Islands on the Edge (2013)

8.5/10
Starring: Ewan McGregor

Scotland's Hebrides are Europe's final frontier against the wild and unpredictable Atlantic Ocean. This 4-part series introduces an unforgettable wild... Read more

Jacques Cousteau: Voyage to the Edge of the World (1976)

8.6/10
Director: Philippe Cousteau
Starring: Jacques Cousteau

On his ship "Calypso," as well as in a submarine, Jacques Cousteau and his crew sail from South America and travel to Antarctica. They explore islands... Read more

James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge (2014)

Director: John Bruno, Ray Quint, Andrew Wight
Starring: James Cameron, Frank Lotto, Lachlan Woods

James Cameron, explorer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker, now brings his greatest adventure to the screen. James Cameron is no ordinary man. Alr... Read more

Jane (2017)

7.8/10
Director: Brett Morgen

Using a trove of never-before-seen footage, the film tells the story of Jane Goodall's early explorations and research in Tanzania, focusing on her gr... Read more

Joanna Lumley: Catwoman (2009)

7.1/10
Starring: Joanna Lumley

Right under our noses, a quiet invasion has been taking place. The cat is now officially the most popular pet in the western world. And yet, for thous... Read more

Journeys Across Latitude 45 Degrees South (1985)

Starring: Peter Hayden

Across Central Otago runs Latitude 45 degrees South - the midway point between the South Pole and the Equator. Twenty five years ago TVNZ presenter Pe... Read more