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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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Syria's soldiers of fortune

Dec 10, 2020
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Don't log off: Grounded

Dec 9, 2020
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Belarus across the barricades - part two

Dec 8, 2020
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Back down to Earth

Dec 5, 2020
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Coronavirus: Vaccine approved

Dec 5, 2020
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Me and my trolls

Dec 3, 2020
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The state of the planet

Dec 2, 2020
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Don't Log Off: Searching for hope

Dec 2, 2020
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Belarus across the barricades - part one

Dec 1, 2020
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100 Women: Women in power

Nov 29, 2020