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.
After the earthquake: Turkey’s election
4. Murder in Mayfair: The home front
3. Murder in Mayfair: The flight
2. Murder in Mayfair: Martine
1. Murder in Mayfair: Finding Farouk
Caught in Sudan's conflict
Heart and Soul: The Church's slave plantation, part one
Leaving Sri Lanka
Introducing: Murder in Mayfair