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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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Coronavirus: England Unlocking

Jul 17, 2021
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Finding Grace

Jul 14, 2021
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Sporting heroines of history

Jul 13, 2021
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Two smiley faces - part two

Jul 11, 2021
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The mixed beat

Jul 10, 2021
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Coronavirus: Refusing the vaccine

Jul 10, 2021
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Missing from Manhattan

Jul 8, 2021
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Bats: Friend or foe?

Jul 6, 2021
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Two Smiley Faces

Jul 4, 2021
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Coronavirus: Face masks

Jul 3, 2021