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.
The Fifth Floor: India's deadliest scam
BBC OS Conversations: Hajj pilgrims
Saint Sara: Patron saint of the Romani people
The West Indies’ first black captain: Sir Frank Worrell
Trending: The American pushing Russian disinformation
Assignment: Germany’s AI detectives
In the Studio: Hanna Harris
The Global Jigsaw: The evolution of the Islamic State Group
Alvin Hall's other America