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 Coming Storm: Inauguration
The Fifth Floor: IVF and me
BBC OS Conversations: Living through the Los Angeles fires
Heart and Soul: Kaddish - why we pray for the dead
Solutions Journalism: Prison of the mind
BBC Trending: The chatbot bridging an aid gap
Assignment: The Gambia - when migrants are forced to go home
In the Studio: Madame Gandhi
Paths of return: A special homecoming to Sierra Leone