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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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The Battle of Palma

Apr 29, 2021
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Don't log off: My life, my world

Apr 27, 2021
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Dance Divas: 1988-1998

Apr 24, 2021
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Coronavirus: Sudan

Apr 24, 2021
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Prince belong Vanuatu

Apr 23, 2021
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America’s solitary inmates

Apr 22, 2021
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Don't log off: My life, my world

Apr 20, 2021
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Dance divas: 1978-1988

Apr 17, 2021
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Coronavirus: Surviving isolation

Apr 17, 2021
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The day I met Prince Philip

Apr 17, 2021