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.
BBC OS Conversations: Protests in Bangladesh
Heart and Soul: Wrestling for redemption in Jordan
Bonus: World Book Club - Edna O'Brien
Bonus: The Global Story - Divorce
Bonus: HARDtalk - The Whistleblowers
In the Studio: Willard Wigan
Las Patronas
The Fifth Floor: Make-up and rebellion
BBC OS Conversations: Supporters of Kamala Harris