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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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US election: Testing positive for Covid-19

Oct 10, 2020
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Portland, prisons and white supremacy - part two

Oct 8, 2020
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Dyslexia: Language and childhood

Oct 6, 2020
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US Election 2020: Trump and coronavirus

Oct 5, 2020
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Portland, prisons and white supremacy - part one

Oct 1, 2020
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Songs of the Humpback Whale

Sep 29, 2020
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What has Nobel done for the World?

Sep 27, 2020
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Coronavirus: Back to normal in Wuhan?

Sep 26, 2020
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Poland's gay pride and prejudice

Sep 24, 2020
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Coronavirus: Friendships during lockdown

Sep 19, 2020