The Documentary Podcast Podcast
Hear the voices at the heart of global stories. Where curious minds can uncover hidden truths and make sense of the world. Documentary storytelling from the Â鶹Éç World Service.
Hear the voices at the heart of global stories. Where curious minds can uncover hidden truths and make sense of the world. The best of documentary storytelling from the Â鶹Éç World Service.
From conflict in the Middle East to the advance of AI, to the front line of the climate emergency, we go beyond the headlines. Each week we dive into the minds of the world’s most creative people, take personal journeys into spirituality and connect people from across the globe to share how news stories are shaping their lives.
Episodes to download
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The Children of Paradise: Without hope you're dead
Wed 6 Dec 2023
30 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises?
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The Children of Paradise: A deadly mixture
Wed 6 Dec 2023
30 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises?
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The Children of Paradise: The future must change
Wed 6 Dec 2023
30 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises?
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Stories from the New Silk Road: Norway
Tue 5 Dec 2023
How is China's Polar Silk Road impacting Norway?
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Filmmaker Iryna Tsilyk: Animating Ukraine’s War
Mon 4 Dec 2023
Iryna Tsilyk has won awards for her documentaries in east Ukraine.
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Introducing Amazing Sport Stories
Sun 3 Dec 2023
Sport but not as you know it. A brand new sports storytelling podcast
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Kissinger’s Legacy
Sun 3 Dec 2023
Henry Kissinger was one of the most important diplomatic figures of the last 50 years
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Â鶹Éç OS Conversations: Israel and Gaza - securing freedom
Sat 2 Dec 2023
Families on both sides share their experiences of reunions with loved ones
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Heart and Soul: Follow God, not the people
Fri 1 Dec 2023
Frank Mugisha, Uganda’s best-known LGBTQ+ activist, on faith, fear and personal freedom
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Assignment: Poland's forest frontier
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Poland builds a wall through one of Europe’s most precious forests. What’s the impact?
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Sweden: Living with guns and gangs
Tue 28 Nov 2023
How Sweden became a European hotspot for gangs, drugs and deadly violence
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In the Studio: Danny Boyle
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Creating a dance spectacular to launch Manchester’s new venue
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The Cultural Frontline: K-drama
Sun 26 Nov 2023
South Korean actress Min-ha Kim explores the phenomenal global impact of K-drama
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Â鶹Éç OS Conversations: Hostages, prisoners and peace
Sat 25 Nov 2023
Israelis and Palestinians discuss the prospect of peace and the return of loved ones
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The Trial of Oscar Pistorius
Fri 24 Nov 2023
In 2014 Audrey Brown told the dramatic story of the trial of the athlete Oscar Pistorius
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Heart and Soul: Wolves in sheep's clothing
Fri 24 Nov 2023
How nurse Margaret Ruto's determination brought justice for Kenyan child abuse victims
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Florida's political refugees
Thu 23 Nov 2023
From Miami to Chicago, Lucy Proctor meets the conservatives and liberals swapping states
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We the people are Barbados
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Candice Brathwaite revisits Barbados two years after its decision to become a republic
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In The Studio: Damon Galgut - Adapting The Promise for the stage
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Damon Galgut’s Booker Prize-winning novel, The Promise, moves from the page to the stage.
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The Debate: Israel Gaza - What happens when the war ends?
Sun 19 Nov 2023
Mishal Husain is joined by guests to discuss what happens when the Israel Gaza war ends.
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Â鶹Éç OS Conversations: Hate against Jews and Muslims
Sat 18 Nov 2023
Men and women share their experiences of Islamophobia and antisemitism.
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Heart and Soul: Israel – Gaza: Can interfaith work prevail?
Fri 17 Nov 2023
The projects trying to build understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.
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The mighty Mekong’s last hope
Thu 16 Nov 2023
A journey though Cambodia where the Mekong river is feared to be in crisis
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Tanni's lifetime road to disabled equality
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson looks at changes in attitude to disability the world over
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A man without bees
Tue 14 Nov 2023
Why are bees dying? An elder from the ‘Land of Bees’ seeks answers, wherever it leads.
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In The Studio: Jenn Lee: Taiwan fashion designer
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Taking inspiration from the flea markets of Taipei to show on the catwalks of London
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Â鶹Éç OS Conversations: Israeli losses
Sat 11 Nov 2023
Israelis share their grief and memories of family members killed on 7 October.
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Heart and Soul: Queerly beloved: Same-sex love and the Synod
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Should the Anglican Church allow and conduct LGBT blessings, and even marriages?
