Podcast Artwork

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.

2000 episodes Visit Website

Select an episode to begin listening to The Documentary Podcast.

Episode image

Trending: Power

Jan 31, 2024
Episode image

The Israeli hostages

Jan 30, 2024
Episode image

In the Studio: Shoeshine Caddie

Jan 29, 2024
Episode image

Understand: The US election

Jan 28, 2024
Episode image

BBC OS Conversations: Life in Yemen

Jan 27, 2024
Episode image

Heart and Soul: Religion in the 21st Century: Islam

Jan 26, 2024
Episode image

Assignment: American mercenaries - killing in Yemen

Jan 25, 2024
Episode image

Solutions Journalism: Reducing risks in a risky world

Jan 24, 2024
Episode image

Solutions Journalism: Ending homelessness the Finnish way

Jan 23, 2024
Episode image

In the Studio: Maria Djurkovic

Jan 22, 2024