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.
Assignment: Cry witch - take my land, take my life
Three Million: 7. Live show
The Fifth Floor: Can climate change stories be cool?
BBC OS Conversations: Kenya’s Gen Z protesters
Bonus: The Global Story - Keir Starmer: Who is the UK's new prime minister
Heart and Soul: Journey to Sepharad
Suicide's silent survivors
Trending: Scammed by the fake Chinese police
Assignment: Loving, living and dying together in the Netherlands