Channel category: Documentaries
IPTV documentary channels: nature, history, science and true crime
Documentaries are the channels people leave on: a wildlife series on a Sunday afternoon, a history programme late at night, a true crime box set that turns into a whole weekend.
King of Stream groups documentary and factual channels together in the programme guide, with lifestyle channels for cooking, property, travel and DIY close by. This page explains what the category covers and how to get the most from it.
- Documentaries
- Lifestyle
What the documentary category covers
Nature and wildlife
Natural history series and wildlife programmes from around the world.
History and science
History, engineering, space and science programmes, from short films to long series.
True crime and investigations
Investigative documentaries and true crime series.
Lifestyle
Cooking, property, travel and DIY channels for lighter viewing.
Getting the best picture for nature programmes
Wildlife and landscape programmes show off a good TV more than anything else. Where 4K is available, allow 15 to 25 Mbps for the screen and use a wired connection. Our guide to IPTV picture quality explains HD, 4K and HDR settings.
Never miss the next episode
Documentary series often air weekly. Add the channel to your favourites and use catch-up on selected channels to go back through the guide if you miss one. Our article on the programme guide, catch-up and recording explains how.
Building a documentary watch list
Factual channels run a mix of one-off films and long series, so a little planning helps. Scroll the guide a day or two ahead, mark anything that looks good, and keep a short list of series you are following in your player app's favourites. On a shared plan, one person can follow a nature series on the main TV while someone else watches a history programme on a tablet.
If you are moving from a pay TV package, factual channels are often part of a more expensive tier. With King of Stream they are in every plan; see every price in one table.
The channel line-up depends on broadcasters' distribution rights and can change over time. Specific channels and events are not guaranteed, so ask us before ordering if one matters to you, and use the 7-day money-back guarantee to check.
Documentary channels on IPTV: questions
Are documentaries available on demand?
Some documentary films and series are in the on-demand library, and catch-up is available on selected channels.
Can I watch documentaries in 4K?
4K is available on selected content and needs a 4K TV or streaming device and around 15 to 25 Mbps.
Are lifestyle channels included too?
Yes. Cooking, property, travel and DIY channels are in the lifestyle category on every plan.
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