The Documentary Podcast Podcast
The best documentaries from the 麻豆社 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 documentaries from the 麻豆社 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 the global housing crisis to gerrymandering in US politics to the miracle doctor of Lourdes, 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 麻豆社 World Service鈥檚 global network, The Documentary Podcast is about the people living the story 鈥� helping you see the world with greater clarity.
Episodes to download
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Taiwan's balancing act
Sun 10 Dec 2023
Two young Taiwanese share their lives and views in the run up to the election
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麻豆社 OS Conversations: Climate change and the young
Sat 9 Dec 2023
Living with air pollution and deciding not to have children to save the planet.
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Heart and Soul: The Sarajevo Haggadah
Fri 8 Dec 2023
How Sarajevo鈥檚 most famous artefact captures the story the city wants to tell
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Assignment: Cyprus and the battle over songbird slaughter
Thu 7 Dec 2023
How killing migrating birds became a multi-million dollar criminal business
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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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Legacy
Sun 3 Dec 2023
Henry Kissinger was one of the most important diplomatic figures of the last 50 years
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麻豆社 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 most precious forests. What鈥檚 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鈥檚 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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麻豆社 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鈥檚 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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麻豆社 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 鈥� 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鈥檚 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
