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 the debate over abortion in the US, to voices from the Middle East conflict, to climate change in Somalia, 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.
Heart and Soul: America’s Atheist Street Pirates
India's wrestling school for girls
The gay activists who won an Olympic-sized battle
Introducing: World of Secrets S3
In the Studio: Massimo Bottura
The Romani holocaust: An unfinished history
The Fifth Floor: From Paris to the world, Olympics 2024
BBC OS Conversations: After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Heart and Soul: Georgia's maverick Bishop and his peace cathedral