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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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Venezuela's 'Bay of Piglets'

Jul 30, 2020
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Ingenious: The milkshake and the cyclops gene

Jul 29, 2020
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Karachi's ambulance drivers

Jul 28, 2020
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Death of Elijah McClain

Jul 26, 2020
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The most important, least important thing

Jul 26, 2020
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The many colours of Raqqa

Jul 23, 2020
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Ingenious: The ginger gene and breast cancer gene

Jul 22, 2020
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The confined: A story of hidden children

Jul 21, 2020
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South Africa’s alcohol ban

Jul 19, 2020
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Embankment baby

Jul 19, 2020