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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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Inside Russia’s ‘Youth Armies’In this episode of *The Documentary Podcast*, host Faranak Amidi explores the Russian government-founded movement known as the "Yunarmiya" or "Youth Army." Established in January 2016, this…7 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
Iranians in LondonThis episode of *The Documentary Podcast* features a conversation between presenter James Reynolds and five Iranians dining at the Naroon Persian restaurant in London.7 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 10 chapters
Leaving Isis: Is redemption possible?The Documentary Podcast, hosted by the BBC World Service, explores global stories through personal narratives, focusing on truth and understanding beyond headlines.6 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 16 chapters
Forty-eight hours in IsfahanThis episode details eyewitness accounts from Isfahan, Iran, during a violent crackdown on protests against the Islamic regime.5 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
Namibia’s hydrogen superpower dreamThis episode explores Namibia's ambitious plan to develop a green hydrogen economy in the coastal town of Lüderitz.4 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
Can Syria’s Kurds save their women’s revolution?Can Syria’s Kurds save their women’s revolution?3 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
Kwan Pun Leung: The image creator of natureA program highlighting global stories, revealing hidden truths, and exploring impactful documentary storytelling from the BBC World Service.2 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
Rewriting a revolutionDiscusses the People Power Revolution in the Philippines that ended Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorship and its implications 40 years later.1 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 25 chapters
Will Venezuela ditch Chavismo?The Documentary Podcast features in-depth storytelling from the BBC World Service, focusing on global stories and personal journeys that reveal hidden truths about the world we live in.28 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
Living with Tourette syndromeIn this episode of *The Documentary Podcast*, the focus is on living with Tourette syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by involuntary movements and sounds known as tics.28 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
When music became a prayerThis episode features concert pianist Yirui Weng, who grew up in a communist and atheist family in China, where religion was not a part of her upbringing.27 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Ukraine’s defiance, four years onThis episode marks the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II.26 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 17 chapters
Bonus: Lives Less OrdinaryDan Whitlam, British actor and spoken word artist25 Feb 2026 · 38 min · 19 chapters
Russia's Church in TexasThe Documentary Podcast features in-depth storytelling from the BBC World Service, exploring global events and personal journeys that shape lives around the world.24 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 19 chapters
The Dream MakersA weekly journey through global stories, exploring hidden truths and offering insights into how news shapes our lives.23 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 23 chapters
Jason Gilkison: Choreographer for Strictly Come DancingThe Documentary Podcast delves into the heart of global stories, showcasing documentary storytelling from the BBC World Service.23 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
Ukraine after four years of warVitaly Shevchenko (Russia editor at BBC Monitoring, presenter of Ukrainecast)21 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
Remembering Ukrainians who have lost their lives in the warThis episode focuses on the impact of the war in Ukraine, which began with Russia's full-scale attack on February 24, 2022.21 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
‘Oasis of peace’ in wartimeIn this episode, journalist Mike Lanchin explores Wahat al-Salam/Neve Shalom, a unique community in Israel where Jewish and Palestinian families have coexisted since the late 1970s.20 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Give me my child backThe Documentary Podcast is a BBC World Service production that delves into significant global stories.19 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Alex Eala: The tennis star who could be a game-changer for the PhilippinesA platform for uncovering global stories and connecting curious minds to hidden truths through documentary storytelling.18 Feb 2026 · 21 min · 13 chapters
Fixing Chile’s fashion graveyardIn this episode, Jane Chambers explores the environmental crisis in Chile's Atacama Desert, which has become a dumping ground for fast fashion clothes from around the world.17 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Bridgerton: Behind the scenesThis podcast explores global stories through documentary storytelling, uncovering hidden truths and connecting people around the world. Each week, the series dives deep into various intriguing topics.16 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Body image and weight loss drugsThis episode dives into the cultural ramifications of a recent Super Bowl advertisement featuring tennis champion Serena Williams promoting a weight loss injection.14 Feb 2026 · 24 min · 10 chapters