Documentary films and series streaming in the UK
True crime, nature, history, sports and current affairs documentaries currently streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily across BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and more.
Popular documentary films in the UK
The most-watched documentary films currently streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK.
Popular documentary TV shows in the UK
The most-watched documentary series currently streaming in the UK.
Browse by streaming service
Browse other genres
Documentary on UK streaming — FAQ
What's the best free service for documentaries in the UK?
BBC iPlayer is unmatched for nature (Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Frozen Planet) and historical documentaries. ITVX and Channel 4 carry strong investigative and current-affairs strands. All three are free.
Looking for a specific title?
Type any film or TV show and ScreenSearch will instantly tell you which UK service has it.
Search any title