The Documentary Podcast Podcast
A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the ´óÏó´«Ã½. Investigating, reporting and telling true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism and global issues.
A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the ´óÏó´«Ã½. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues.
From the debate over abortion in the US, to voices from the Middle East conflict, to climate change in Somalia, The Documentary investigates major global stories.
We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, we also bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.
A new episode most days, all year round. From our ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations, The Fifth Floor and Trending.
Episodes to download
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´óÏó´«Ã½ OS Conversations: Student protests in the US
Sat 4 May 2024
The experience on campus for both protesters and Jewish students
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South Africa: The people shall govern
Thu 2 May 2024
Has 30 years of democracy in South Africa delivered for its citizens?
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Bonus: Lives Less Ordinary
Wed 1 May 2024
Evy Mages learns the truth about her time in an Austrian ‘child-observation station'
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Assignment: Kosovo - euro or bust?
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Could new financial restrictions revive the spectre of violence?
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In the Studio: Kenyan artist Wangari Mathenge
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Exploring the plight of female domestic workers in Kenya through art
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The Cultural Frontline: Exposing the fake Russian modern art collection
Sun 28 Apr 2024
How museums and collectors have been sold dubious Russian modern art.
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The Fifth Floor: The disinformation wars
Sat 27 Apr 2024
How is disinformation created and spread? Stories from Latin America, Russia and Nigeria
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´óÏó´«Ã½ OS Conversations: Ukrainian aid from the US
Sat 27 Apr 2024
How Americans with Ukrainian heritage are funding medical packages, vans and art therapy
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Heart and Soul: The whale worshippers of Vietnam
Fri 26 Apr 2024
On the southern shores of Vietnam, whales are revered as gods of the oceans.
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Forward Thinking: Can feminism fix the internet?
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Our technology dominated world is in a crisis – what are the solutions?
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Assignment: Armenia's lost garden
Tue 23 Apr 2024
The life and death of a non-existent country - and the rebirth of its improbable pub
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In the Studio: David Haig and Max Webster
Mon 22 Apr 2024
David Haig and Max Webster's stage adaptation of Philip K Dick's Minority Report
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Bonus: What in the World: South Korea’s shamans are now online
Sun 21 Apr 2024
South Korea’s shamans are now online
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The Fifth Floor: My emergency kit list
Sat 20 Apr 2024
How do you prepare for the worst-case scenario?
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´óÏó´«Ã½ OS Conversations: Living in Israel
Sat 20 Apr 2024
Israelis share their experiences after Iran’s drone and missile attack
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Heart and Soul: Should I change my name?
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Robert Beckford explores the significance of slave names and their impact on individuals
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The poker parent
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Why teaching a child how to call, raise and bluff can impart important life lessons
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Forward Thinking: Can going vegan feed the world?
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Could going vegan help feed the world and save the planet?
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Assignment: Reggaeton - the pride of Puerto Rico?
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Reggaeton’s the soundtrack to Puerto Rico, reflecting the cultural and political scene
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Bonus: The Global Story on Iran-Israel attacks
Mon 15 Apr 2024
A turning point for the Middle East? Analysis from The Global Story
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In the Studio: Helle Nebelong
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Landscape architect Helle Nebelong designs one of America's largest natural playgrounds
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His and hers medicine
Sun 14 Apr 2024
Dr Zoe Williams examines historical inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of women
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The Fifth Floor: A journalist's life in Israel
Sat 13 Apr 2024
What is it like to live and work as a journalist in Israel right now?
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´óÏó´«Ã½ OS Conversations: Sudan's war - One year on
Sat 13 Apr 2024
What it’s like to live in Sudan after one year of civil war
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Bonus: The Global Story
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Lina Khan: The woman taking on big tech billionaires - The Global Story
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From the Archive: Heart and Soul - Faith, terrorists and mercy at Guantanamo
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Former Guantanamo Bay interrogator Dr Jennifer Bryson on torture, faith and mercy
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Forward Thinking: Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Wed 10 Apr 2024
Why a celebrated astrophysicist believes space research needs a new approach