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.
The digital election: How social media is reshaping UK democracy
Sri Lanka: The new climate of fear
How Scarborough saved the world
Giving peace a chance
The man who laughed at al-Qaeda
Emperor complex
The Malawi tapes
Russian women fight back
Sierra Leone: The price of going home