The Documentary Podcast Podcast
A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the Âé¶¹Éç. Investigating, reporting and telling true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism and global issues.
A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the Âé¶¹Éç. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues.
From China’s state-backed overseas spending, to on the road with Canada’s Sikh truckers, to the frontline of the climate emergency, we go beyond the headlines.
Every week, we take you into the minds of the world's most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. And we bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.
A new episode most days, all year round. From our Âé¶¹Éç World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations and The Fifth Floor.
Episodes to download
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The West Indies’ first black captain: Sir Frank Worrell
Thu 27 Jun 2024
How Frank Worrell became the first Black captain of the West Indies cricket team
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Trending: The American pushing Russian disinformation
Wed 26 Jun 2024
An American ex-cop living in Moscow is pumping out messages targeting American voters
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Assignment: Germany’s AI detectives
Tue 25 Jun 2024
How German podcasters tracked down a terrorist suspect with an AI facial recognition tool
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In the Studio: Hanna Harris
Mon 24 Jun 2024
How Helsinki’s design boss creates a vibrant environment for a diversifying city
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The Global Jigsaw: The evolution of the Islamic State Group
Sun 23 Jun 2024
After a lull in activities, in 2024 IS claimed to be behind several major attacks
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Alvin Hall's other America
Sun 23 Jun 2024
In his hometown Alvin Hall considers America’s past and its divided present
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The Fifth Floor: Is Islamic State still a threat?
Sat 22 Jun 2024
Jihadist media specialist Mina Al-Lami analyses IS' most recent activities
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Âé¶¹Éç OS Conversations: National service
Sat 22 Jun 2024
We bring together people with different experiences of national service
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The Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast 2024
Fri 21 Jun 2024
Music and messages for the isolated staff at British research stations in the Antarctic
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Ukraine to Korea
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Ethnically-Korean Ukrainian refugees returning to Korea are receiving a mixed welcome
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Trending: Colombia’s guerrilla recruitment video problem
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Fighters from dissident armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to recruit youngsters.
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Assignment: Decolonising Russia
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Is Russia Europe's last colonial power? What would "decolonising" Russia mean?
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In the Studio: Nazanin Moradi
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Artist Nazanin Moradi challenges male dominance through ancient Mesopotamian myths
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Three Million: 6. Silk scarves
Sun 16 Jun 2024
How the legacy of the Bengal Famine of 1943 lives on in Britain today
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The Fifth Floor: My AI boyfriend
Sat 15 Jun 2024
Would you turn to AI to create your perfect partner?
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Âé¶¹Éç OS Conversations: Far-right voters in Europe
Sat 15 Jun 2024
Far-right voters in Europe share what's informing their views
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Losing Attar
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Jigyasa Mishra meets farmers and perfumers trying to keep a dying scent alive in Kannauj
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Heart and Soul: Last Christians of Gaza
Fri 14 Jun 2024
A story of hope and faith from Gaza’s only Roman Catholic church
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Trending: The Kenyan influencer championing climate denial
Wed 12 Jun 2024
How Kenyan farmer Jusper Machogu became the flag bearer for fossil fuels in Africa
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Assignment: Ireland’s phone-free town
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The town where primary schools asked parents not to buy smartphones for their children
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In the Studio: Senua's Saga - Hellblade II
Mon 10 Jun 2024
We follow the sequel to the award-winning Hellblade video game
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Greening the Hajj
Sun 9 Jun 2024
What can Muslims do to reduce the enormous carbon footprint of the pilgrimage to Mecca?
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The forgotten people of the Ravi River
Sun 9 Jun 2024
We meet the people in western India cut off from the mainland by a bridgeless river
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Âé¶¹Éç OS Conversations: Stories from Mexico
Sat 8 Jun 2024
Ordinary Mexicans share their concerns and hopes for new President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Heart and Soul: Losing my religion
Fri 7 Jun 2024
The young Nigerians creating a community for the irreligious in a highly religious society
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The Fifth Floor: For the love of football
Thu 6 Jun 2024
Why is football such a universal language? Stories from Argentina, Iran and Kenya
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Bonus: What in the world - Africa and FGM: When will it end?
Thu 6 Jun 2024
The Gambia could be about to reverse its ban, but elsewhere rates are going down
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Whose Truth?: Online women haters
Wed 5 Jun 2024
How Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa came under fire for doing her job
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Whose Truth?: Climate change denial
Wed 5 Jun 2024
Nobel Prize laureate Sir Paul Nurse wants science to guide the climate change debate
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Whose Truth?: Russia v Ukraine
Wed 5 Jun 2024
Can information become a weapon of war? Oleksandra Matviichuk on documenting war crimes