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.
Heart and Soul: How the war in Gaza helped me find God
The jaguar's last stand
BBC Trending: The cost of an addiction to Somali TikTok battles
Assignment: Choosing race
In the Studio: Ishmael Reed
Bonus: The Climate Question
The Fifth Floor: Where do vampires come from?
BBC OS Conversations: US black and Latino male voters
Heart and Soul: Seeking justice from Opus Dei