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.
Assignment: The Italian town where praying is a political issue
In the Studio: B-girl Ray Gun
Erasing Hong Kong
The Fifth Floor: Three years of Taliban rule
BBC OS Conversations: Protests in Bangladesh
Heart and Soul: Wrestling for redemption in Jordan
Bonus: World Book Club - Edna O'Brien
Bonus: The Global Story - Divorce
Bonus: HARDtalk - The Whistleblowers