The Documentary Podcast

BBC World Service

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.

The call of Anastasia

00:26:29

Witness History: The Environment Movement

00:52:14

Francis, The Rebel Pope

00:49:22

Assignment: Dicing with democracy? Romania’s cancelled election

00:33:10

In the Studio: Amin Gulgee - Heavy metal

00:27:21

Make me perfect: Manufacturing beauty in China

00:26:21

The Fifth Floor: Inside the Taliban's surveillance network

00:26:36

BBC OS Conversations: Colourism

00:23:48

Heart and Soul: Our Sacred Harp

00:26:29

Braille and Me

00:26:34

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