The Documentary Podcast
A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues.
From Trump’s new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, The Documentary investigates major global stories.
We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, we also bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.
A new episode most days, all year round. From our BBC World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations, The Fifth Floor and Trending.
Select an episode to begin listening to The Documentary Podcast.
In the Studio: Esben Holmboe Bang
The Global Jigsaw: The Trump effect on global media
The Fifth Floor: Ukraine, the war and TikTok
BBC OS Conversations:Living in Kashmir
Heart and Soul: Malcolm X and his Letter from the Hajj
Autism, empathy and psychopaths
BBC Trending: Are we dating the same person?
Assignment: Syria - return to ruins
In the Studio: Luke Black