The Documentary Podcast Podcast
The best documentaries from the BBC World Service. Hear the voices at the heart of global stories. Where curious minds can uncover hidden truths and make sense of the world.
The best documentaries from the BBC World Service. Hear the voices at the heart of global stories. Where curious minds can uncover hidden truths and make sense of the world.
From the global housing crisis to gerrymandering in US politics to the miracle doctor of Lourdes, we go beyond the headlines.
Each week, all year round, we bring you the stories shaping our world. From the personal voices behind the headlines to perspectives on faith and spirituality and how work and money impact our lives. Discover how people find solutions to global problems and look at the world through the lens of its media.
Powered by the BBC World Service’s global network, The Documentary Podcast is about the people living the story – helping you see the world with greater clarity.
Episodes to download
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BBC OS Conversations: Kenya’s Gen Z protesters
Sat 6 Jul 2024
Young Kenyan protestors share the stories of their lives and why they took to the streets
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Bonus: The Global Story - Keir Starmer: Who is the UK's new prime minister
Fri 5 Jul 2024
A historic loss for the conservatives ushers in a new era in British politics
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Heart and Soul: Journey to Sepharad
Fri 5 Jul 2024
Michael Goldfarb goes on a journey to find the exiled Jews of Sepharad, Hebrew for Spain
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Suicide's silent survivors
Thu 4 Jul 2024
A look at the countries where it is still a criminal offence to attempt suicide
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Trending: Scammed by the fake Chinese police
Wed 3 Jul 2024
The con men who threaten to extradite their victims to China if they do not pay “bail”
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Assignment: Loving, living and dying together in the Netherlands
Mon 1 Jul 2024
The story of Jan and Els who opted for euthanasia, and died together in the Netherlands
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In the Studio: Baek Mi-kyoung
Mon 1 Jul 2024
Baek Mi-kyoung on creating the sequel to the hugely popular Strong Girl Bong-soon
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Bonus: What in the World - Why are so many young people leaving Nigeria?
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Japa, the Yoruba word for escape, has become shorthand for moving abroad.
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The Fifth Floor: India's deadliest scam
Sat 29 Jun 2024
Instant loan apps promise easy money. But what's the catch?
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BBC OS Conversations: Hajj pilgrims
Sat 29 Jun 2024
Three Muslims from the US, Kenya and Saudi Arabia share their pilgrimage experiences
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Saint Sara: Patron saint of the Romani people
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Artúr Čonka joins the pilgrimage for Sara-La-Kali, patron saint of the Romani people
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The West Indies’ first black captain: Sir Frank Worrell
Thu 27 Jun 2024
How Frank Worrell became the first Black captain of the West Indies cricket team
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Trending: The American pushing Russian disinformation
Wed 26 Jun 2024
An American ex-cop living in Moscow is pumping out messages targeting American voters
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Assignment: Germany’s AI detectives
Tue 25 Jun 2024
How German podcasters tracked down a terrorist suspect with an AI facial recognition tool
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In the Studio: Hanna Harris
Mon 24 Jun 2024
How Helsinki’s design boss creates a vibrant environment for a diversifying city
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The Global Jigsaw: The evolution of the Islamic State Group
Sun 23 Jun 2024
After a lull in activities, in 2024 IS claimed to be behind several major attacks
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Alvin Hall's other America
Sun 23 Jun 2024
In his hometown Alvin Hall considers America’s past and its divided present
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The Fifth Floor: Is Islamic State still a threat?
Sat 22 Jun 2024
Jihadist media specialist Mina Al-Lami analyses IS' most recent activities
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BBC OS Conversations: National service
Sat 22 Jun 2024
We bring together people with different experiences of national service
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The Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast 2024
Fri 21 Jun 2024
Music and messages for the isolated staff at British research stations in the Antarctic
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Ukraine to Korea
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Ethnically-Korean Ukrainian refugees returning to Korea are receiving a mixed welcome
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Trending: Colombia’s guerrilla recruitment video problem
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Fighters from dissident armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to recruit youngsters.
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Assignment: Decolonising Russia
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Is Russia Europe's last colonial power? What would "decolonising" Russia mean?
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In the Studio: Nazanin Moradi
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Artist Nazanin Moradi challenges male dominance through ancient Mesopotamian myths
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Three Million: 6. Silk scarves
Sun 16 Jun 2024
How the legacy of the Bengal Famine of 1943 lives on in Britain today
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The Fifth Floor: My AI boyfriend
Sat 15 Jun 2024
Would you turn to AI to create your perfect partner?
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BBC OS Conversations: Far-right voters in Europe
Sat 15 Jun 2024
Far-right voters in Europe share what's informing their views
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Losing Attar
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Jigyasa Mishra meets farmers and perfumers trying to keep a dying scent alive in Kannauj
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Heart and Soul: Last Christians of Gaza
Fri 14 Jun 2024
A story of hope and faith from Gaza’s only Roman Catholic church
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Trending: The Kenyan influencer championing climate denial
Wed 12 Jun 2024
How Kenyan farmer Jusper Machogu became the flag bearer for fossil fuels in Africa
