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 former prisoners in Syria, to the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, to Nigerian women protecting their community from violence, 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: David Chipperfield
Life at 50°C: Syria's water wars
Assignment: Plastic recycling’s dirty secrets
The 10 years that changed women's football
The Fifth Floor: Leaving for an African dream
BBC OS Conversations: The aftermath of the Valencia floods
Heart and Soul: The human shield
Faith on the fly: The airport chaplains
Poisoned flood: South Sudan life at 50°C