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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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Hip-hop and healing: Commemorating Tulsa

May 29, 2021
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Coronavirus: Getting Covid after vaccination

May 29, 2021
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Syria’s decade of conflict: The battered champions of Aleppo

May 27, 2021
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Reaching back to Hands Across America

May 25, 2021
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Vaccinating the world

May 22, 2021
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Gagarin and the lost Moon

May 22, 2021
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Israel and Gaza

May 22, 2021
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Syria’s decade of conflict: Damascus diary

May 20, 2021
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Speaking out

May 18, 2021
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Coronavirus: Healthcare workers and burnout

May 15, 2021