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 Fifth Floor: China’s global mining for green tech
Sat 11 May 2024
The Global China Unit's latest report on Chinese mines overseas
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OS Conversations: Mass tourism
Sat 11 May 2024
Influencers and residents from popular destinations on the pros and cons of tourism
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Heart and Soul: A Colombian Christmas in February
Fri 10 May 2024
How the days of slavery led to a belated Colombian Christmas in the town of Quinamayo
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Bonus: World of Secrets: The Disciples investigation live show
Wed 8 May 2024
Inside the investigation – the story of the journalism behind The Disciples.
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Assignment: Italy's mafia whistleblower
Tue 7 May 2024
Why a high-profile mafia informant testified against his powerful family
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In the Studio: Abhishek Singh
Mon 6 May 2024
Indian artist Abhishek Singh creates a new animal and environment-centred mythology
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The Fifth Floor: Love and politics in Russia
Sat 4 May 2024
Why did Yulia Navalnaya step in for her husband after his death?
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Âé¶¹Éç OS Conversations: Student protests in the US
Sat 4 May 2024
The experience on campus for both protesters and Jewish students
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South Africa: The people shall govern
Thu 2 May 2024
Has 30 years of democracy in South Africa delivered for its citizens?
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Bonus: Lives Less Ordinary
Wed 1 May 2024
Evy Mages learns the truth about her time in an Austrian ‘child-observation station'
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Assignment: Kosovo - euro or bust?
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Could new financial restrictions revive the spectre of violence?
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In the Studio: Kenyan artist Wangari Mathenge
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Exploring the plight of female domestic workers in Kenya through art
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The Cultural Frontline: Exposing the fake Russian modern art collection
Sun 28 Apr 2024
How museums and collectors have been sold dubious Russian modern art.
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The Fifth Floor: The disinformation wars
Sat 27 Apr 2024
How is disinformation created and spread? Stories from Latin America, Russia and Nigeria
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Âé¶¹Éç OS Conversations: Ukrainian aid from the US
Sat 27 Apr 2024
How Americans with Ukrainian heritage are funding medical packages, vans and art therapy
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Heart and Soul: The whale worshippers of Vietnam
Fri 26 Apr 2024
On the southern shores of Vietnam, whales are revered as gods of the oceans.
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Forward Thinking: Can feminism fix the internet?
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Our technology dominated world is in a crisis – what are the solutions?
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Assignment: Armenia's lost garden
Tue 23 Apr 2024
The life and death of a non-existent country - and the rebirth of its improbable pub
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In the Studio: David Haig and Max Webster
Mon 22 Apr 2024
David Haig and Max Webster's stage adaptation of Philip K Dick's Minority Report
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Bonus: What in the World: South Korea’s shamans are now online
Sun 21 Apr 2024
South Korea’s shamans are now online
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The Fifth Floor: My emergency kit list
Sat 20 Apr 2024
How do you prepare for the worst-case scenario?
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Âé¶¹Éç OS Conversations: Living in Israel
Sat 20 Apr 2024
Israelis share their experiences after Iran’s drone and missile attack
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Heart and Soul: Should I change my name?
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Robert Beckford explores the significance of slave names and their impact on individuals
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The poker parent
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Why teaching a child how to call, raise and bluff can impart important life lessons
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Forward Thinking: Can going vegan feed the world?
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Could going vegan help feed the world and save the planet?
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Assignment: Reggaeton - the pride of Puerto Rico?
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Reggaeton’s the soundtrack to Puerto Rico, reflecting the cultural and political scene
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Bonus: The Global Story on Iran-Israel attacks
Mon 15 Apr 2024
A turning point for the Middle East? Analysis from The Global Story