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: Bollywood binge
BBC OS Conversations: Becoming an Olympic and Paralympic trailblazer
Heart and Soul: From the ashes of Notre Dame
The street that tech built
Bonus: HARDTalk - 2024 Review
Assignment: Poland's ghosts, Ukraine's heroes
In the Studio: International film school
The Global Jigsaw: Russia’s gateway to Africa in jeopardy
The Fifth Floor: K-drama craze