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.
Belize's blue bond
Back to school: Supporting neuro-divergent students through LARP
In the Studio: Nicola Benedetti
The famine at the edge of the ocean
BBC OS Conversations: The fires in Hawaii
Heart and Soul: German, soldier, Jew
Zimbabwe's worker exodus
Directing disability
Did big tech know I was gay before I did?