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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 former prisoners in Syria, to the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, to Nigerian women protecting their community from violence, 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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Archiving Black America

Aug 25, 2021
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The Fake Paralympians: 2. Caught

Aug 24, 2021
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A bad business

Aug 21, 2021
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World of Wisdom: Bereavement and acceptance

Aug 21, 2021
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Trying to flee Afghanistan

Aug 21, 2021
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India's living dead

Aug 19, 2021
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The Fake Paralympians: 1. Gold

Aug 17, 2021
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OS Conversations: Afghanistan

Aug 16, 2021
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World of Wisdom: Self-help for the spirit

Aug 13, 2021
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What’s Killing Israel’s Arabs?

Aug 12, 2021