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.
Sierra Leone: Blood Mining
Her Story Made History: Shukria Barakzai
Japan: New Ways to Grow - Part Two
The Lost World of the Suffragettes
Crushing Dissent in Egypt
Her Story Made History: Vigdis Finnbogadottir
Japan: New Ways to Grow Old - Part One
China's Generation Gap: Part Two
Cyril Ramaphosa: Son of Soweto