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The Documentary Podcast

A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues.

From the debate over abortion in the US, to voices from the Middle East conflict, to climate change in Somalia, The Documentary investigates major global stories.

We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, we also bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.

A new episode most days, all year round. From our BBC World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations, The Fifth Floor and Trending.

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Rebuilding Beirut’s village in a city

Jul 29, 2021
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A tale of two Tokyos

Jul 27, 2021
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Two smiley faces: Episode four

Jul 25, 2021
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The road to rock'n'roll

Jul 24, 2021
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The Tokyo Olympics

Jul 24, 2021
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Dangerous liaisons in Sinaloa

Jul 22, 2021
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Lex Gillette: A leap in the dark

Jul 20, 2021
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Two smiley faces: Episode three

Jul 18, 2021
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China in slogans

Jul 17, 2021
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Breaking through

Jul 17, 2021