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.
Bonus: Good Bad Billionaire: Minecraft’s maker
The Fifth Floor: Tackling Nigeria's skin bleaching problem
BBC OS Conversations: Remembering the life of Pope Francis
Bonus: Bridgerton actor’s interview on Dear Daughter
The call of Anastasia
Witness History: The Environment Movement
Francis, the rebel Pope
Assignment: Dicing with democracy? Romania’s cancelled election
In the Studio: Amin Gulgee - Heavy metal