

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


In the Studio: Dan Perri

The Fifth Floor: Fighting crime with kitchen spoons

BBC OS Conversations: How going viral changed my life

Heart and Soul: The plight of Hindus in Bangladesh: Part one

The dogs of Palermo

Built different: Why women athletes suffer ACL injuries more than males
This BBC World Service documentary sheds light on the startlingly high incidence of ACL injuries among female footballers, revealing a gap in research, prevention strategies, and rehabilitation tailored for women. It features the stories of former England player Lianne Sanderson and others, illustrating both the physic...

Assignment: The human cost of developing Cambodia's Angkor wonder

Bonus: Americast - Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100

In the Studio: Tomás Saraceno

Bonus: HARDTalk - Past Notes

The Fifth Floor: Bollywood binge

BBC OS Conversations: Becoming an Olympic and Paralympic trailblazer

Heart and Soul: From the ashes of Notre Dame

The street that tech built

Bonus: HARDTalk - 2024 Review

Assignment: Poland's ghosts, Ukraine's heroes

In the Studio: International film school

The Global Jigsaw: Russia’s gateway to Africa in jeopardy

The Fifth Floor: K-drama craze
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