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.
Living in a bubble: The headphone revolution
Assignment: Lebanon - Hezbollah in trouble
In the Studio: Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros
The Covid generation revisited
The Fifth Floor: Tales from Tbilisi
BBC OS Conversations: Protests in Turkey
Heart and Soul: Kai Höss - My grandfather the Commandant of Auschwitz
The Cultural Frontline: The Los Angeles fires
Malawi: Life in your years