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: Long Covid
Heart and Soul: The emerging Muslim 'manosphere'
Hard times in the Big Easy
Bonus: The Lazarus Heist
In the Studio: Sir Lenny Henry
Generation Change: Battling for a sustainable environment
Generation Change: Equality in science and technology
Generation Change: Tackling taboos around organ donation
Generation Change: Fighting hunger