BBC iPlayer
Free with TV licenceDocumentary series exploring modern fatherhood across cultures and life stages.
“Smarter than the title suggests. Sparked a lot of group-chat conversations.”
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ABC / Disney+
The Australian animated series that's quietly the best show on television. Bandit Heeler is everyone's parenting benchmark.
“Bandit is the dad we're all trying to be. Some episodes will properly ruin you.”
Channel 4 / All 4
Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney's unflinching comedy about marriage and parenthood. Four perfect series.
“Possibly the truest portrayal of new parenthood ever filmed. Especially Rob Delaney's dad.”
Sky / NOW TV
Martin Freeman's pitch-black comedy about the rage and love of parenting. Sky / NOW.
“The show that makes you feel less guilty about the bad days. Brutally funny.”
BBC iPlayer
Adam Kay's NHS memoir adapted by the BBC. Not strictly parenting, but the labour-ward scenes will reframe how you think about birth.
“Watch before the baby comes. You'll be a more useful partner in the room.”
