BBC World Service - The Documentary

Francis, the rebel Pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, Edward Stourton explores his life and legacy.

BBC Eye investigates one of China’s most notorious cases of botched cosmetic surgery

Six ordinary Germans who lived through the end of World War Two tell their stories

A celebration of Braille from around the world, 200 years after it was invented

The impact of increasing headphone and earbud use on society, health, and culture

President Trump has upended the international order to promote his America First agenda

The Ukrainecast team answer your questions

Douglas Fraser investigates the struggle to defend critical subsea infrastructure

Five years on from the global lockdown we catch up with "the covid generation"

A look into Malawi's drastic reduction in mortality from HIV, TB and Malaria