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.
Heart and Soul: Indigenous healing on the party island of Ibiza
Trending: Can we live without our phones?
Flying high: The return of the peregrine falcon
The Midwife’s Confession: Eye Investigates
Assignment: Ivory Coast's cocoa crisis
In The Studio: Tuan Andrew Nguyen - The healing power of art
Bonus: Lives Less Ordinary
The Fifth Floor: Pakistan's internet mystery
BBC OS Conversations: What's it like to have mpox