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.
Coronavirus: Living in a refugee camp
Drug-free in Norway?
Inside the brain of Jeff Bezos
World Wide Waves: The sounds of community radio
The slow search for the origin of Covid-19
Coronavirus: The vaccinated
Unmasked: Stories from the PPE frontline
Coronavirus Front Line: The search for a vaccine - part two
Coronavirus: Guilty mums