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: Ukraine - fighting for openness
Stories from the New Silk Road: Iceland
In the Studio: Kengo Kuma
Taiwan's balancing act
BBC OS Conversations: Climate change and the young
Heart and Soul: The Sarajevo Haggadah
Assignment: Cyprus and the battle over songbird slaughter
The Children of Paradise: Without hope you're dead
The Children of Paradise: A deadly mixture