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.
Bonus: The Inquiry - What does Hezbollah want?
Assignment: The struggle for Jerusalem’s Old City
In the Studio: Architect Daniel Libeskind
The next Paralympians
The Fifth Floor: What really happened in Bakhmut?
BBC OS Conversations: Women's safety in India
Heart and Soul: Corruption in the Curia
Solutions Journalism: A better start
Invisible souls