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.
Boxing Sisters: Yazidi women boxing back to health
What in the World: How have older reality tv shows aged?
Assignment: Russia’s new war elite
TikTok and the digital pimps: Eye Investigates
In the Studio: Marcin Dudek
The Fifth Floor: Are Korean beauty products too light?
BBC OS Conversations: Polyamorous relationships
Heart and Soul: Becoming a Buddhist Bhikshuni in Bhutan
Flight of the vulture