The Documentary Podcast

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. The best of documentary storytelling from the BBC 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’s most creative people, take personal journeys into spirituality and connect people from across the globe to share how news stories are shaping their lives.

No. of episodes: 2,000
Latest episode: 2026-06-12
Society & Culture Documentary

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Documentary Podcast?

There are 2,000 episodes avaiable of The Documentary Podcast.

What is The Documentary Podcast about?

We have categorized The Documentary Podcast as:

Society & Culture
Documentary

Where can you listen to The Documentary Podcast?

The Documentary Podcast is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did The Documentary Podcast start?

The first episode of The Documentary Podcast that we have available was released 20 February 2020.

Who creates the podcast The Documentary Podcast?

The Documentary Podcast is produced and created by BBC World Service.