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.
Heart and Soul: The caste faultlines in Modi’s India
Azovstal: The 80 day siege
Forward Thinking: Is it ethical to live longer?
Assignment: Secret Sisters. Political prisoners in Belarus
In the Studio: Maria Grachvogel
Bonus: Lives Less Ordinary
Bonus: The Global Jigsaw: Moscow attack: disinfo wars
BBC OS Conversations: Messages from Gaza
Heart and Soul: An ‘Encore’ for Jesus