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The Documentary 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. 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

The podcast explores life and perspectives in Greenland, particularly in light of increased global attention and climate change. Young Greenlanders Minik, Julia, and Naya discuss the surreal experience of Greenland being at the center of international news, especially concerning Donald Trump's interest in the territory...

Daughters of thunder

23 Jan 2026

26m

Bonus: Introducing: The History Bureau

21 Jan 2026

28m

Greece: Rescuers on trial

20 Jan 2026

28m

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The podcast "Assignment Rescuers on Trial" investigates the legal challenges faced by humanitarian aid workers in Greece, focusing on the trial of Sean Binder and others accused of human smuggling. It questions whether aiding migrants can be criminalized, highlighting the complexities of refugee policy. The trial inclu...