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 Fifth Floor: Who is Mexico's first female president?
BBC OS Conversations: People in Lebanon and northern Israel
Heart and Soul: Istanbul’s church of wishes
Bonus: The Inquiry - How are the Taliban governing Afghanistan?
BBC Trending: An (online) storm in a Philippine rainforest
Bonus: The Climate Question
Assignment: Reproductive rights: A divided flock
In the Studio: Erdem Moralıoğlu
The new Germans