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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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When Kissinger went to China

Jun 12, 2021
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Life in Iran

Jun 12, 2021
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Syria’s decade of conflict: Islamic State’s most wanted

Jun 10, 2021
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Being mum

Jun 8, 2021
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Bonus: The Lazarus Heist Episode 1

Jun 5, 2021
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Introducing: The Lazarus Heist

Jun 5, 2021
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Coronavirus: The Olympics

Jun 5, 2021
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Syria’s decade of conflict: Syria's secret library

Jun 3, 2021
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Globalisation in reverse

Jun 1, 2021
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The Tulsa tragedy that shamed America

May 29, 2021