The Documentary Podcast
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.
Episodes (2856 available)
A secret world of initiation rituals, alcohol and brotherhood
23 mins
How volunteers are salvaging Jamaica’s 1,600 sacred spaces destroyed by Hurricane Melissa
27 mins
Republicans and Democrats up the ante as they compete to redraw voting districts
28 mins
The groups using tech to save lives after natural disasters like earthquakes and fires
25 mins
How a gang rehabilitation charity set up by a Jesuit Priest became a model of success
27 mins
The story of the bond market and how these IOUs have shaped the modern economy
18 mins
Can victims of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal reign in Syria find redress?
42 mins
The woman who checks Catholic miracles in Lourdes
27 mins
The surprising power of walking to improve wellbeing and strengthen communities.
23 mins
The 1000-year-old Himalayan community now facing an existential threat
28 mins
