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"Secrets of the Bees" has taken advanced camera technology and used it to reveal never-before-filmed footage of these vital animals in their natural environment as the National Geographic series returns for season 5. Prepare to be amazed...
Traveling outside the U.S.? You can watch "Secrets of the Bees" from anywhere with a VPN.
► U.S. date and time: "Secrets of the Bees" premieres on Tuesday, March 31 on National Geographic at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT).
• U.S. — Watch on NatGeo via Sling TV or Fubo | Disney+ and Hulu (from Wednesday, April 1)
• Worldwide — Disney+ (from Wednesday, April 1)
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Hosted and narrated by Bertie Gregory for the fifth in the award-winning "Secrets of" series, we are taken into the heart of the hive, astonished by the intelligence and complex behavior of the bees and, with the help of Dr Samuel Ramsey, learn more about them than ever before.
A documentary three years in the making, it makes for unmissable television.
"Bees are socially complex, fast-thinking individuals and the most important insects on our planet," explains exec producer James Cameron (yes, THAT James Cameron)."Their impact on the natural world and humanity is immeasurable, and we’re only just beginning to see how extraordinary they truly are."
The buzz is building around this documentary. Here's everything you need to watch "Secrets of the Bees" online – from wherever you are.
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How to watch 'Secrets of the Bees' from anywhere with a VPN
If you're not at home in the U.S. when "Secrets of the Bees" streams, you can still tune in via a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN makes it appear that you're surfing the web from your home location — meaning that you can access the streaming services you already pay for. It's all totally legal and easy to do.
We've tested many different VPN services and our favorite is NordVPN; it offers superb speeds, excellent customer service and a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out first to see if it's right for you. But you've got other VPN options too, so check out our full list of the best VPN services.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your Nat Geo, Disney+ or Hulu account and stream "Secrets of the Bees" online from wherever you happen to be.
'Secrets of the Bees' live streams around the world
How to watch 'Secrets of the Bees' in the U.S. without cable
"Secrets of the Bees" premieres on Tuesday, March 31 on National Geographic at 8.00 p.m. ET (7.00 p.m. CT) via Sling TV or Fubo.
Don't have cable and want to tune in to future Nat Geo shows? If you've cut the cord, try Sling TV. The Sling Blue package costs from $46 per month and comes with more than 30 channels including National Geographic. Best of all, Sling is offering 50% off the first month.
Fubo is another option. A Pro Plan costs $73.99 per month but gives you 121 channels, including National Geographic.
Both episodes are also available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu from Wednesday, April 1. Hulu comes with a 30-day free trial for new subscribers.
Traveling outside the U.S.? You can always use a VPN – we recommend NordVPN – to watch Sling and Fubo from anywhere on the planet.
How to watch 'Secrets of the Bees' in Canada
"Secrets of the Bees" is available to stream in Canada on Disney+ from Wednesday, April 1.
Don't forget: U.S. nationals visiting Canada who don't want to wait that long can use a good VPN to access their usual streaming services from abroad.
How to watch 'Secrets of the Bees' in the U.K.
"Secrets of the Bees" is available to stream in the U.K. on Disney+ and Nat Geo WILD (at 7 p.m. BST) from Wednesday, April 1.
You'll find NatGeo WILD on Sky (channel 165), Virgin Media (channel 182).
Don't forget: U.S. nationals visiting the U.K. who don't want to wait that long can use a good VPN to access their usual streaming services from abroad.
How to watch 'Secrets of the Bees' in Australia
"Secrets of the Bees" is available to stream in Australia on Disney+ from Wednesday, April 1.
However, if you are Down Under for work or on vacation, don't despair. You only need a VPN to access your usual provider back home and catch the show.
'Secrets of the Bees' - Episode guide
Part 1 – "The Hive": National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory reveals the hidden world of bees and the extraordinary secrets behind their success. From the broomstick bee’s ingenious architecture to the meat-eating bee of the Amazon rainforest, their remarkable talents are uncovered alongside new insights into bee intelligence. Through the life of one honeybee, follow her bustling hive as her sisters race to survive the winter.
Part 2 – "The Pollinators": National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory returns to the honeybee sisterhood as they race to rebuild before winter. Across the planet, other bees face challenges of their own, from Dawson’s bees battling for mates to honeybees facing the global spread of varroa mites. With Explorer Dr. Sammy Ramsey, Bertie explores the mounting pressures on bees and the bold solutions to secure their future.
What to know about 'Secrets of the Bees'
Who are Bertie Gregory and Dr Sammy Ramsey?
Gregory is a BAFTA and Emmy-winning National Geographic Explorer and Dr Ramsey is a fellow National Geographic Explorer and entomologist.
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