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.
This BBC podcast episode of "The Documentary" focuses on the work of Ukrainian scientists at the National Antarctic Scientific Centre (NASC) amidst the ongoing war with Russia. Despite the conflict, the scientists continue their vital climate research at Vernadsky Station in Antarctica, maintaining long-term data colle...
This BBC documentary investigates the recruitment of Ukrainian citizens, including minors, via Telegram channels to carry out acts of sabotage against their own country. It focuses on the case of Vlad, an 18-year-old accused of planting a bomb, and explores how individuals are lured with promises of money into performi...
This BBC Trending podcast episode, "The Documentary," investigates the disturbing trend of deepfaking Down syndrome for profit in the online adult content industry. The hosts, Rowan Ings and Nathalie Jimenez, explore how AI-generated videos are used to exploit individuals, featuring the story of Alice, a 16-year-old wh...
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