Labelling the world: The power of DSM
How the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders influences mental health
- 48 mins
- 19 May 2024
BBC Sounds - The Documentary Podcast - Available Episodes
The Documentary Podcast
Original BBC documentaries bringing award-winning journalism, exploring unheard voices and telling stories from everywhere.. A window into our world.
Episodes (2063 Available)
The Fifth Floor: Message in a bottle to North KoreaPark Jung-oh tries to reach people in North Korea by throwing bottles into the Yellow Sea
- 26 mins
- 18 May 2024
BBC OS Conversations: The floods in BrazilResidents of Porto Alegre and volunteer rescue workers share their experiences
- 23 mins
- 18 May 2024
Heart and Soul: Glorifying God through wineMeet the French, Benedictine monks who give glory to God by producing heavenly wine
- 26 mins
- 17 May 2024
Bonus: The Global StoryEncroChat: The crime family brought down by their violent messages - The Global Story
- 25 mins
- 16 May 2024
Bonus: Lives Less OrdinaryI ‘kidnapped’ my brother to save his life — Lives Less Ordinary
- 41 mins
- 15 May 2024
Assignment: Return of the Benin BronzesNigeria's long battle to bring home ancient treasures taken by British forces in 1897
- 28 mins
- 14 May 2024
In the Studio: Cressida CowellThe magical world of How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell
- 26 mins
- 13 May 2024
Crime and punishment in South AfricaWith trust in police falling, volunteer groups have begun patrolling the streets
- 26 mins
- 12 May 2024
- The Fifth Floor: China’s global mining for green tech
The Global China Unit's latest report on Chinese mines overseas
- 27 mins
- 11 May 2024
OS Conversations: Mass tourismInfluencers and residents from popular destinations on the pros and cons of tourism
- 23 mins
- 11 May 2024
Heart and Soul: A Colombian Christmas in FebruaryHow the days of slavery led to a belated Colombian Christmas in the town of Quinamayo
- 26 mins
- 10 May 2024
Twin townsWhy being a twin in Nigeria could mean life or death
- 26 mins
- 09 May 2024
Bonus: World of Secrets: The Disciples investigation live showInside the investigation – the story of the journalism behind The Disciples.
- 44 mins
- 08 May 2024
Assignment: Italy's mafia whistleblowerWhy a high-profile mafia informant testified against his powerful family
- 26 mins
- 07 May 2024
In the Studio: Abhishek SinghIndian artist Abhishek Singh creates a new animal and environment-centred mythology
- 26 mins
- 06 May 2024
- The Fifth Floor: Love and politics in Russia
Why did Yulia Navalnaya step in for her husband after his death?
- 26 mins
- 04 May 2024
BBC OS Conversations: Student protests in the USThe experience on campus for both protesters and Jewish students
- 23 mins
- 04 May 2024
Heart and Soul: Jewish datingNavigating Jewish dating in a globalised world
- 26 mins
- 03 May 2024
South Africa: The people shall governHas 30 years of democracy in South Africa delivered for its citizens?
- 27 mins
- 02 May 2024
