9. Planet Earth

I figured this would be too obvious to mention, but over the past month I've been amazed at the number of people who have yet to treat themselves to such an enthralling and beautiful series. Everyone needs to watch this, no question.

But if you need convincing, Planet Earth is an 11-part series produced by the BBC and the Discovery Channel. Filming all over the world in every major habitat took over five years, but the patience paid off in the scenes that were captured, some of which had never been seen before, let alone recorded. On high-definition cameras. For us to enjoy. You will constantly be amazed at not just the camerawork but also the incredible and bizarre scenes that take place in nature every day. It is constant combination of entertainment and education, whether it's interesting, beautiful, comical, or downright brutal.

I can't stress enough how great this series is, especially when watched on a proper-sized screen. I don't know anyone who has seen one episode and was not immediately hooked. It is truly a stunning view of the natural world.