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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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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

Jan 12, 2021
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Coronavirus: Intensive care

Jan 9, 2021
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Libya's Brothers from Hell

Jan 7, 2021
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The Digital Human: Ghoul

Jan 6, 2021
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Donald Trump: The political record

Jan 5, 2021
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Donald Trump: The man

Jan 5, 2021
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Coronavirus: Forgotten voices

Jan 2, 2021
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BBC correspondents' look ahead

Jan 1, 2021
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Breakthrough: The race for the Covid vaccine

Jan 1, 2021
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Searching for Wisdom in Lagos

Dec 31, 2020