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.
Forest fear
Coronavirus: The vaccinators
The storming of the US Capitol: what happened next
World of Wisdom: Precious time in later life
Turkey's crazy project
Gone but not forgotten: Syria's missing persons
A Wish for Afghanistan: The advocate and the musicians
A Pyrotechnic History of Humanity: The future
BBC OS Conversations: Tracking the pandemic