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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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Facebook's global power and influence

Feb 27, 2021
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Coronavirus: Venezuela's hospitals

Feb 27, 2021
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Kenya’s unhappy doctors and nurses

Feb 25, 2021
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I am Robert Chelsea

Feb 23, 2021
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How the Irish shaped Britain

Feb 21, 2021
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Covid-19: The cost of keeping schools closed during a pandemic

Feb 20, 2021
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Coronavirus: Living in a refugee camp

Feb 20, 2021
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Drug-free in Norway?

Feb 18, 2021
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Inside the brain of Jeff Bezos

Feb 16, 2021
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World Wide Waves: The sounds of community radio

Feb 14, 2021