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: Inside the Taliban's surveillance network
BBC OS Conversations: Colourism
Heart and Soul: Our Sacred Harp
Braille and me
Olympique Lyonnais: The Champions League trailblazers
Assignment: New Zealand - what counts as Māori equality
In the Studio: Steve Reich
Defeated: How ordinary Germans experienced the end of World War Two
The Fifth Floor: Stranded in Panama