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.
Songs from Auschwitz
In the Studio: Behind the scenes with Ken Loach
Bonus: Sportsworld: Julien Alfred - The Race of My Life
The Fifth Floor: Russia's crackdown on gay clubs
BBC OS Conversations: The first days of the Gaza ceasefire
Heart and Soul: Glorifying God through wine
Israel’s Unrwa ban
BBC Trending: Passport bros
Assignment: Death marches - uncovering the truth beneath the soil