BBC World Service - The Documentary Podcast

The future of the Alawites

Emily Wither meets Syrian Alawites that have fled to Lebanon to escape sectarian violence

The Israeli government’s push to transform the media landscape

How a victim of Russia’s super informer exposed their persecutor’s real identity.

When President Assad fell, half a million servicemen were sacked but not all are guilty

Production designer Suzie Davies reveals the secrets behind Conclave

The search for the parents of three babies abandoned in shopping bags in east London, UK

What is 'grey zone' warfare, and who is at risk?

Israelis for and against their country’s military action explain their views

In Porto, the Surf Church is combining people's passion for surfing and spirituality

Award-winning film-maker Maryam Keshavarz unravels the defiant world of Iranian cinema