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 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 of documentary storytelling from the 麻豆社 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鈥檚 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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Ukraine war stories
Thu 7 Jul 2022
Assignment follows the stories of four young women whose lives have been changed by war
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Floating justice
Tue 5 Jul 2022
Delivering justice by boat, on board the the Jo茫o Bruno II, Amazon鈥檚 floating court
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Latinos in Texas
Sat 2 Jul 2022
We hear stories of illegal border crossings, the American dream and fitting in
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From Ukraine to Israel: An exodus for our times
Tue 28 Jun 2022
The exodus of Ukrainians to Israel and the unusual life awaiting them in the Middle East
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Kenya's election hustle
Thu 23 Jun 2022
The enterprising young Kenyans making money from a political scramble for power
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The Interview: Sergei Lavrov
Wed 22 Jun 2022
Russia鈥檚 foreign minister speaks to the 麻豆社鈥檚 Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg
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The climate tipping points
Sat 18 Jun 2022
Justin Rowlatt explores how global warming may trigger irreversible changes to our planet
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Insecurity in Nigeria
Sat 18 Jun 2022
Living in fear of the violent attacks which have become commonplace in Nigeria
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Ukraine鈥檚 homegrown harvest
Thu 16 Jun 2022
A village to village network to help grown food in Ukraine
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Don't log off: Keeping going
Wed 15 Jun 2022
Alan Dein talks to anyone, anywhere about their lives and their world
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The night Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Why did Ukraine give up its nuclear weapons in 1994 and how did it shape the world today?
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Messages for those lost in Ukraine
Sat 11 Jun 2022
The memories of those who have lost friends, family and colleagues in the war
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Evacuated to Russia
Thu 9 Jun 2022
Has Russia rescued a million Ukrainian refugees? Or deported them in another war crime?
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Don't log off: A different way
Wed 8 Jun 2022
People around the world who are reaching further and seeking a different path in life
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Inside the Kim regime
Tue 7 Jun 2022
Have you ever wondered what life is like at the very top of the North Korean regime?
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The interview: Tina Brown
Sun 5 Jun 2022
Katty Kay meets award-winning writer and magazine editor Tina Brown
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The rising cost of living: Fuel
Sat 4 Jun 2022
How fuel shortages and prices are affecting people in Lebanon, the UK and Sri Lanka
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Ukraine: The disinformation war
Thu 2 Jun 2022
British academics accused of sharing Russian disinformation about the war in Ukraine
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Don't log off: Roads less travelled
Wed 1 Jun 2022
Alan Dein talks Shugofa, an Afghan refugee in Rome, Leo in Moldova, nurse Maureen
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Guarding the art
Tue 31 May 2022
Meet the security staff at the Baltimore Museum of Art who are curating their own show
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The rising cost of living: Food
Sat 28 May 2022
We hear how the cost of living crisis is affecting people's lives around the world
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The Royal diplomat
Fri 27 May 2022
Emma Barnett tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II's unique global diplomacy
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When rape becomes a crime
Thu 26 May 2022
Are tougher sentences for rapists in Senegal deterring sexual violence against women?
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Don't log off: People are alike all over
Wed 25 May 2022
Alan Dein talks to anyone, anywhere about their lives and their world
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The other side of death row
Tue 24 May 2022
What affect does having a relative facing execution have on families of the condemned?
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How can we live an ethical life?
Sun 22 May 2022
Philosopher Peter Singer on how to live a moral life
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The advertising trap
Sat 21 May 2022
Digital advertising has taken over the world. But is it all based on smoke and mirrors?
