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.
A Wish for Afghanistan: The advocate and the musicians
A Pyrotechnic History of Humanity: The future
BBC OS Conversations: Tracking the pandemic
World of Wisdom: Social distance
Peru's left behind children
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
A Wish for Afghanistan: The Talib and the president
A Pyrotechnic History of Humanity: Fossil fuels
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