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 the debate over abortion in the US, to voices from the Middle East conflict, to climate change in Somalia, 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: Fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh
Heart and Soul: Young Catholics on the Francis revolution
Gabon’s dark football secret
Africa's urban future: Ghana
Will the unicorns of the sea fall silent?
In the Studio: The visitors
October 1973: The war that changed everything
BBC OS Conversations: War and fatigue in Ukraine
Heart and Soul: The Hare Krishna MC