
Storyville
Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago. Screening over 340 films, from some 70 different countries, the strand has garnered a staggering array of awards: five Oscars, 15 Griersons, three Peabodys and two International Emmys. In true, unique, Storyville style, the new series promises to deliver the strand's usual eclectic mix of compelling stories from across the globe.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Nov 15, 1997
- Popularity: 21.846
- 7 votes
- Networks
- (GB)(GB)
- Production
BBC Four (GB)
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
29 seaons till Mar 11, 2025
Last episode: Eternal Spring: The Heist of China’s Airwaves
Seasons & episodes
Total 29 seasons, 678 episodes

Specials
Aired
Episode 1Fragile Memory125 min
A young filmmaker Igor Ivanka finds a hidden and unpublished photo archive of his grandfather Leonid Burlaka, a famous Soviet cinematographer. Discovering a man that he never knew well enough through the damaged pictures, he gets closer to his dementing grandpa, facing the tension between memory and forgetting. The Ukrainian cinematographer Igor meets a young Soviet cinematographer Leonid, who started establishing his career during the 'Khrushchev Thaw'. However, time is running out: soon Leonid will not remember Igor at all. Part of Storyville at Eurovision.
Episode 2Vinyl Nation90 min
The story of vinyl – past and present – taking in the fandom, the production, its sound, and its history including its road-bumps, and a new generation of fans that smash the stereotype of it being the preserve of older white males. The vinyl record renaissance over the past decade has brought new fans to a classic format and transformed our idea of a record collector: younger, both male and female, multicultural. This same revival has made buying music more expensive, benefited established bands over independent artists, and muddled whether vinyl actually sounds better than other formats. Part of Storyville at Eurovision.
Episode 3We Will Not Fade Away139 min
For five teenagers living in the conflict-ridden Donbas region of Ukraine, a Himalayan expedition provides a brief escape from reality. A portrait of a generation that, in spite of everything, is able to recognise and celebrate the fragile beauty of life. Part of Storyville at Eurovision.
Episode 4Our Hobby is Depeche Mode90 min
A tale of resolute faith and devoted fandom. Jeremy Deller and Nick Abrahams capture the touching, rebellious and bizarre side of what it means to love a band and their music. Part of Storyville at Eurovision.
Episode 5When Spring Came to Bucha90 min
In early 2022, the small Ukrainian town of Bucha near the capital, Kyiv, was occupied by the Russian army for several weeks. After a month of intense fighting, the Russian Army withdrew, leaving the town destroyed in its wake. Now, as they clean their streets of debris and re-build their shattered homes share, the residents of Bucha are starting to share their stories. Yuri, a municipal service manager, struggles to keep people supplied with clean drinking water. Olenka is the only child in her class after two of her friends were killed - the rest having fled the country. In the midst of suffering, a young couple gets married, and life goes on. This heart-rending yet empowering documentary tells stories of loss, hope, and resistance, as the spring flowers of Bucha begin to bloom. Part of Storyville at Eurovision.