# Where to watch Big Cat Diary (1996) in the UK

> Big Cat Diary (1996) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1996  
**Runtime:** 25 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, Drama  
**Seasons:** 5  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-03T23:25:38.637Z)  

## Synopsis

Big Cat Diary, also known as Big Cat Week or Big Cat Live, is a long-running nature documentary series on BBC television which follows the lives of African big cats in Kenya's Maasai Mara. The first series, broadcast on BBC One in 1996, was developed and jointly produced by Keith Scholey, who would go on to become Head of the BBC's Natural History Unit. Eight further series have followed, most recently Big Cat Live, a live broadcast from the Mara in 2008.

The original presenters, Jonathan Scott and Simon King, were joined by Saba Douglas-Hamilton from 2002 onwards. Kate Silverton and Jackson Looseyia were added to the presenting team for Big Cat Live.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Big%20Cat%20Diary&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Big Cat Diary in the UK?**

Big Cat Diary (1996) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Big Cat Diary?**

Yes. Big Cat Diary can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Big Cat Diary on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Big Cat Diary on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Big Cat Diary is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/4697/big-cat-diary-1996
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/rY22b1MmujMl8CMHhvYw5K8DudS.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/4697/big-cat-diary-1996.json

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