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.
BBC OS Conversations: Palestinian losses
Heart and Soul: Finding Falun Gong
Assignment: Taught to fear - corporal punishment in the classroom
The Raspberry Visa
In the Studio: Kieran Stanley - Designing a Zoo
BBC OS Conversations: Jewish-Palestinian couples
Heart and Soul: The New York Supreme Court's first female Hasidic judge
Assignment: The Life, Death and Rebirth of a Russian Theatre
Africa's urban future: What next?