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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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The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads

Jan 28, 2021
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Donald Trump and me

Jan 26, 2021
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Voices from the Ghetto

Jan 24, 2021
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President Biden: Call for unity

Jan 23, 2021
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Lisa Montgomery: The road to execution

Jan 21, 2021
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President-elect Joe Biden

Jan 19, 2021
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My viral video and me

Jan 17, 2021
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Coronavirus: Young widows

Jan 16, 2021
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Social influencers and the perfect body

Jan 14, 2021
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The digital human: Sacred

Jan 13, 2021