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.
Women writing Zimbabwe
BBC OS Conversations: Women in sport
Botswana: Living with elephants
Song of the bell
In the Studio: SO - IL and Ben Lovett: The architects of music
BBC OS Conversations: Surviving a heatwave
Heart and Soul: America’s atheist street pirates
Tunisia’s democratic dream
Kew Gardens: Botany and the British empire