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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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Germany's refugee teachers

Apr 4, 2020
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Don't Log Off

Apr 4, 2020
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The man who died for trees

Apr 2, 2020
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Miami: The sounds of the city

Mar 31, 2020
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Ethiopia and Eritrea: Rebirth at the border

Mar 30, 2020
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North Korea's celebrity defectors

Mar 26, 2020
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Indonesia: Not cool to date

Mar 26, 2020
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The importance of Jurgen Klopp

Mar 24, 2020
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New York Stories with Joe Pascal

Mar 22, 2020
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Ireland’s housing hunger

Mar 19, 2020