

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


Karin Slaughter: thriller penned in mountain cabin

A History of the United States in 100 Objects

Balochistan's disappeared

The Venezuelan Earthquakes

Cast out: Faith of a gay Nigerian priest

The social lives of bacteria

The Food Chain: Can I save the family restaurant?
Running a small, family-owned restaurant presents immense operational challenges, characterized by thin margins, long hours, and high-stress environments. Many independent establishments struggle due to outdated manual processes, such as paper-based ordering systems and a lack of precise menu costing, which lead to sig...

Switzerland's population cap referendum

The poetry of Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh

How did we get here - Israel and the Palestinians

Witnessing the 'Hand of God'

What is it like to have a lung transplant?

Musician on a mission to keep bhajans alive

Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

Brexit Ten Years On (part 2)

Brexit Ten Years On (part 1)

Sean Cooney, singer and dog lover

The Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast
The annual Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast serves as a vital link for British Antarctic Survey staff stationed in the frozen south, bridging the gap between their isolated research environments and their families at home. This tradition, rooted in the 1901–1904 Discovery Expedition, provides a necessary psychological res...

How Germany fails disabled people
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