The Documentary Podcast

The Documentary Podcast

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 China’s state-backed overseas spending, to on the road with Canada’s Sikh truckers, 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.

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Jamaica: Shaken, not broken

Jamaica: Shaken, not broken

From historic buildings linked to emancipation to tiny village chapels, Jamaica is home to the world’s highest density of churches. The Caribbean Island faced a profound spiritual crisis after Hurrica...

17 Huhti 26min

Back to books: Sweden’s digital backlash

Back to books: Sweden’s digital backlash

Sweden, once a global poster child for digital education, is changing course. The Nordic nation previously championed a screen-first approach; laptops and tablets have been the norm in classrooms sinc...

16 Huhti 29min

Surviving my daughter's killing

Surviving my daughter's killing

When 19-year-old Ann from Florida, US, was shot by her boyfriend in 2010, her family were thrust into a nightmare, one that meant taking the agonising decision to withdraw her life support. In this in...

15 Huhti 24min

Pakistan: Hospitals putting children at risk of HIV

Pakistan: Hospitals putting children at risk of HIV

Outbreaks of HIV have become regular occurrences in Pakistan. And too frequently it is the children who suffer. In the city of Taunsa, for example, children have tested positive for HIV while their pa...

13 Huhti 26min

Helping prisoners become better parents

Helping prisoners become better parents

An innovative scheme in Scotland is helping dads in prison become better parents. Myra Anubi visits Barlinnie jail in Glasgow to meet the prisoners taking part. First they are taught parenting skills ...

13 Huhti 23min

British Queen Elizabeth II's century of fashion

British Queen Elizabeth II's century of fashion

The late Queen Elizabeth II often wore the colours of Commonwealth countries she visited - helping to spread "soft power". Outfits from each of her 10 decades are featured in a new exhibition at Londo...

12 Huhti 26min

Bringing India's daughters back home

Bringing India's daughters back home

In India, official figures suggest that one in three women experience domestic violence. In 2023, police registered over 130,000 cases of marital abuse and more than 6,000 women were killed in dispute...

11 Huhti 26min

Hopes for a 'fragile' Middle East ceasefire

Hopes for a 'fragile' Middle East ceasefire

The week began with a threat from US President Donald Trump that a ‘whole civilisation would die’, and it ended with peace talks. We bring together people from across the Middle East to share their ex...

11 Huhti 23min

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