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.
Robert Mugabe: A life
Marawi: The story of the Philippines’ Lost City
Detours 5: The last cola in the desert
Detours 4: Imran is stateless
Detours 3: Eighteen Greeks a week
Detours 2: Where the homeless elephants go
Detours 1: Doctor Fake News
Michelle Bachelet: Chile's first female president
Museum of Lost Objects: The fire that scorched Brazil’s history