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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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Abortion under lockdown

Jun 2, 2020
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The Covid generation

May 31, 2020
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Coronavirus Global Conversations: Life in lockdown with autism

May 31, 2020
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The orgasm gap

May 30, 2020
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The Miracle of Istanbul

May 30, 2020
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Don't log off - part eight

May 30, 2020
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Belarus: Masking the virus

May 28, 2020
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The Death Row book club

May 26, 2020
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Coronavirus Global Conversations: Giving birth during a pandemic

May 24, 2020
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Recycling Chile, recycling Spain

May 23, 2020