Netflix has released a bunch of its factual shows for free on YouTube.
More 30 episodes and stand-alone documentaries have been placed on YouTube to help support educators working throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Among the titles Netflix has chosen to share for free are the nature series Our Planet, which is narrated by Sir David Attenborough; Explained, which centres on a different subject each week, including The Stock Market and The World's Water Crisis; and Abstract: The Art of Design.
All episodes have been added to a single playlist, which you can check out here.
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In a statement, Netflix said: "For many years, Netflix has allowed teachers to screen documentaries in their classrooms.
"However, this isn't possible with schools closed. So, at their request, we have made a selection of our documentary features and series available on the Netflix US YouTube channel...We hope this will, in a small way, help teachers around the world."
Meanwhile, the BBC has announced its own efforts to help kids who are currently missing out on school.
Announcing Bitesize Daily, which is the Beeb's 'biggest ever education offer', the broadcaster revealed it had pulled in some top talent to get our nation learning including geography lesson from Attenborough and Professor Brian Cox giving science lessons. And if that wasn't enough, EastEnders' Danny Dyer will be teaching little ones history.
Other famous names include Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker, former MP Ed Balls, musicians Liam Payne and Mabel, TV presenter Anita Rani and Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse.
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Alice Webb, Director BBC Children's and Education said "We're proud that the BBC can bring together so many people to offer such a wide-ranging package of support to help children and parents right across the UK at such a challenging time.
"We said the BBC would be there for people through this crisis, and we meant it. It's vital that every child is able to continue learning - and the lessons we're putting on will make sure they have fun at the same time."
The new service will offer a tailored day of education across a number of platforms including BBC iPlayer and Bitesize website and app. You can find out more here.
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