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: How to apologise to a king
BBC OS Conversations: Smog in Delhi and Lahore
Heart and Soul: An African missionary in France
Amapiano: The sound of South Africa
In the Studio: David Chipperfield
Life at 50°C: Syria's water wars
Assignment: Plastic recycling’s dirty secrets
The 10 years that changed women's football
The Fifth Floor: Leaving for an African dream