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: Where do vampires come from?
BBC OS Conversations: US black and Latino male voters
Heart and Soul: Seeking justice from Opus Dei
Iraq's secret women's shelters
BBC Trending: Meet the anti-witch hunter
Assignment: Singing in Gaza
In the Studio: Jonny Banger
Caught at the helm
The Fifth Floor: Who runs Russia's African Initiative?