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 Australia's relationship with China, to Turkey's sinkhole problem, to understanding the behaviour of dictators, 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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Heart and Soul: Queer and Christian in Kenya
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Esther Ogola meets Christians who have formed Kenya’s first openly queer-affirming Church
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Assignment: Ukraine - fighting for openness
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Meet the citizens battling for better government on Ukraine's home front
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Stories from the New Silk Road: Iceland
Tue 12 Dec 2023
What does increased co-operation with China mean for Iceland?
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In the Studio: Kengo Kuma
Mon 11 Dec 2023
One of the world’s finest architects plans an unusual monument
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Taiwan's balancing act
Sun 10 Dec 2023
Two young Taiwanese share their lives and views in the run up to the election
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BBC OS Conversations: Climate change and the young
Sat 9 Dec 2023
Living with air pollution and deciding not to have children to save the planet.
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Heart and Soul: The Sarajevo Haggadah
Fri 8 Dec 2023
How Sarajevo’s most famous artefact captures the story the city wants to tell
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Assignment: Cyprus and the battle over songbird slaughter
Thu 7 Dec 2023
How killing migrating birds became a multi-million dollar criminal business
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The Children of Paradise: Without hope you're dead
Wed 6 Dec 2023
30 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises?
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The Children of Paradise: A deadly mixture
Wed 6 Dec 2023
30 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises?
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The Children of Paradise: The future must change
Wed 6 Dec 2023
30 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises?
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Stories from the New Silk Road: Norway
Tue 5 Dec 2023
How is China's Polar Silk Road impacting Norway?
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Filmmaker Iryna Tsilyk: Animating Ukraine’s War
Mon 4 Dec 2023
Iryna Tsilyk has won awards for her documentaries in east Ukraine.
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Introducing Amazing Sport Stories
Sun 3 Dec 2023
Sport but not as you know it. A brand new sports storytelling podcast
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Kissinger’s Legacy
Sun 3 Dec 2023
Henry Kissinger was one of the most important diplomatic figures of the last 50 years
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BBC OS Conversations: Israel and Gaza - securing freedom
Sat 2 Dec 2023
Families on both sides share their experiences of reunions with loved ones
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Heart and Soul: Follow God, not the people
Fri 1 Dec 2023
Frank Mugisha, Uganda’s best-known LGBTQ+ activist, on faith, fear and personal freedom
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Assignment: Poland's forest frontier
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Poland builds a wall through one of Europe’s most precious forests. What’s the impact?
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Sweden: Living with guns and gangs
Tue 28 Nov 2023
How Sweden became a European hotspot for gangs, drugs and deadly violence
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In the Studio: Danny Boyle
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Creating a dance spectacular to launch Manchester’s new venue
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The Cultural Frontline: K-drama
Sun 26 Nov 2023
South Korean actress Min-ha Kim explores the phenomenal global impact of K-drama
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BBC OS Conversations: Hostages, prisoners and peace
Sat 25 Nov 2023
Israelis and Palestinians discuss the prospect of peace and the return of loved ones
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The Trial of Oscar Pistorius
Fri 24 Nov 2023
In 2014 Audrey Brown told the dramatic story of the trial of the athlete Oscar Pistorius
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Heart and Soul: Wolves in sheep's clothing
Fri 24 Nov 2023
How nurse Margaret Ruto's determination brought justice for Kenyan child abuse victims
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Florida's political refugees
Thu 23 Nov 2023
From Miami to Chicago, Lucy Proctor meets the conservatives and liberals swapping states
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We the people are Barbados
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Candice Brathwaite revisits Barbados two years after its decision to become a republic
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In The Studio: Damon Galgut - Adapting The Promise for the stage
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Damon Galgut’s Booker Prize-winning novel, The Promise, moves from the page to the stage.
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The Debate: Israel Gaza - What happens when the war ends?
Sun 19 Nov 2023
Mishal Husain is joined by guests to discuss what happens when the Israel Gaza war ends.
