BBC World Service - The Documentary Podcast

DNA, Me and the Family Tree

How home DNA testing kits are revealing more than some people bargained for.

The story of the US servicemen captured and imprisoned 50 years ago by North Korea

A sound-rich immersive journey along the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The BBC gains rare access to a region of China where Muslims are being held without trial

Exploring how ancient cave paintings in Somaliland can be protected from terrorists

Ana Matronic visits a retreat for people who have tired of tech

Is the rise of online porn in India to blame for sexual violence against women?

An investigation into repression in Burundi, one of Africa's most secretive countries.

How one woman uncovered a medical scandal that rocked Ireland

Radio La Colifata confronts prejudices by broadcasting from a psychiatric hospital