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 dogs of Palermo
Built different: Why women athletes suffer ACL injuries more than males
Assignment: The human cost of developing Cambodia's Angkor wonder
Bonus: Americast - Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100
In the Studio: Tomás Saraceno
Bonus: HARDTalk - Past Notes
The Fifth Floor: Bollywood binge
BBC OS Conversations: Becoming an Olympic and Paralympic trailblazer
Heart and Soul: From the ashes of Notre Dame