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.
Black Roots: DeFord Bailey and country music in Nashville
Colombia's life-saving pop song
Living with climate change
Black Roots: Arnold Shultz and bluegrass in Kentucky
The weather changers
Voting in the US
America’s Dropbox Babies
Black Roots: Frank Johnson, Joe Thompson and the fiddle in North Carolina
The crime that only women commit