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Podcast · 508 episodes

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by BBC World Service · English

The best documentaries from the BBC 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 Australia's relationship with China, to Turkey's sinkhole problem, to understanding the behaviour of dictators, 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 BBC World Service’s global network, The Documentary Podcast is about the people living the story – helping you see the world with greater clarity.

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Deaf UmrahDeaf Muslims’ Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, focusing on experiencing rituals visually through British Sign Language (BSL) with interpreters, and how access changes spiritual understanding.27 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest~serving PMA BBC World Service profile of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, linking his early life, security-focused politics, opposition to Oslo/Palestinian concessions, and alleged corruption to his…26 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
Madagascar: From famine to hopeMadagascar’s climate-driven food crisis and how women farmers are adapting—through collective land ownership and climate-resilient agroecology—to reduce hunger and malnutrition.25 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
Billion dollar babiesThe global, high-value trade in live baby eels (“elvers”/“glass eels”), worth billions, and how endangered European eels are caught, shipped, and allegedly diverted into illegal markets.24 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 23 chapters
The Romeros: Developing digital gamesThis episode of *The Documentary Podcast* features John and Brenda Romero, influential figures in the gaming industry, as they work on their latest project from their studio in Galway, Ireland.23 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
Is the revolution in Cuba over?In this episode of The Documentary Podcast, host Tanya Beckett explores the dire humanitarian crisis currently facing Cuba.22 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Nepal - “Shot like enemies”Offers documentary storytelling from the BBC World Service, uncovering voices at the heart of global stories and exploring the intricacies of contemporary issues around the world.22 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Bangladeshi newspapers attacked by mobThe show features compelling documentary storytelling, delving into global stories that uncover hidden truths and provide insights into various subjects—from international politics to cultural…21 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Navigating the Strait of HormuzA platform for exploring global stories and uncovering hidden truths through documentary storytelling from the BBC World Service, covering topics from global economics to personal journeys.21 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Can yoga be Christian?A platform for exploring in-depth global stories, focusing on the voices that shape them, from spirituality to contemporary issues.20 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
Iran's media at warThis episode explores the complexities of media narratives and information control in Iran amidst the backdrop of war.19 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
Hope and fear: India's space revolutionA podcast that explores global stories and the voices behind them, focusing on documentary storytelling from BBC World Service.18 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 28 chapters
How to spend billions – fast: Carney’s Defence DeadlineThis episode discusses the Canadian military's urgent need to increase defense spending rapidly, as ordered by Prime Minister Mark Carney.17 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Mariam Issoufou: Designing a museumIn this episode, architect Mariam Issoufou shares her journey and challenges in designing the Bet B museum in Tambacounda, Senegal.16 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
How the Oscars went internationalIn this episode of The Documentary Podcast, host Asma Khalid speaks with BBC film reporter Tom Brook, who has been covering the Oscars since 1985.15 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
Europe's night train renaissance: Still on track?This episode discusses the resurgence of night trains in Europe, exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by the night train industry.15 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 17 chapters
Iran war: What's life like inside Iran?The Documentary Podcast presents global stories that uncover hidden truths and explore the world through the lens of documentary storytelling.14 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
Women and the future of Formula 1This episode discusses the underrepresentation of women in motorsport, particularly in Formula 1 (F1), and introduces listeners to the F1 Academy, which aims to support and promote female drivers.14 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
The naked monksThis podcast delves into global stories and personal journeys, focusing on documentary storytelling that reveals hidden truths and connects people.13 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 8 chapters
The women of IS: Part threeA platform for uncovering hidden truths and making sense of global stories through creative documentary storytelling from the BBC World Service.12 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
The women of IS: Part twoThis podcast features global stories and documentary storytelling from the BBC World Service. It delves into various topics, including geopolitical issues, personal narratives, and cultural anecdotes.11 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 18 chapters
The women of IS: Part oneIn this episode of *The Documentary Podcast*, titled "The Women of IS: Part One," the complex situation surrounding Syrian detention camps post the fall of the Islamic State (IS) caliphate is…10 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Ukraine: The war behind the warIn this episode of *The Documentary Podcast*, titled "Ukraine: The War Behind the War," the focus is on the grim realities of a military recruitment crisis in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.9 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
Graffiti across continentsThis episode explores the evolution of Kenyan graffiti artist Wise Two as he travels to Mexico to expand his artistic style and engage with the local street art scene.8 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters