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 Trump’s new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, 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 Fifth Floor: An Afghan love story
BBC OS Conversations: Donald Trump and the future of Gaza
Heart and Soul: Feminism is my jihad
Germany: Rebellion on the Rhine
BBC Trending: The dark side of music streaming
Assignment: Spain - ‘liquid gold’ under pressure
Encore: Border stories
Troublemakers: Drugged, framed and detained
The Fifth Floor: Inside an Iranian prison