Whether you’re a teacher looking for something that can be screened remotely, or need something interesting for your book club, you’ll be able to watch a limited number of documentaries for free. 

You can check out the full playlist on the Netflix US YouTube channel. The ten documentaries available to stream for free are:

13thAbstractBabiesChasing CoralExplainedKnock Down the HouseOur PlanetPeriod. End of a SentenceThe White HelmetsZion

In addition, if you’re looking for some practical materials to go alongside the videos, Los Gatos has provided some educational resources to accompany every documentary which you can find on Netflix media website. Currently you can only stream the documentaries in English, but Netflix are working on subtitles for all the programmes.

If you’re in need of some other educational inspiration, then check out our articles on the best online learning services. Alternatively, head over to Netflix to wind down with our picks of the best TV shows and movies on the platform.

Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She’s also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.