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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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Funeral punks

Mar 17, 2020
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Behind the Hong Kong protests

Mar 15, 2020
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The trees that bleed

Mar 12, 2020
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She2He2She

Mar 10, 2020
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Introducing 13 Minutes to the Moon Season 2

Mar 9, 2020
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Something In The Air?

Mar 5, 2020
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The Detransitioners: He2She2He

Mar 3, 2020
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Beats, rhymes and justice: Hip-hop on Rikers Island - Part two

Mar 1, 2020
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Confessions of a mafia boss

Feb 27, 2020
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Don't log off - part two

Feb 26, 2020