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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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World debate: Re-engineering the future

Jun 27, 2020
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Kenya’s locust hunters

Jun 25, 2020
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New York Covid-19 diary

Jun 23, 2020
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Rethink: The edge of change

Jun 22, 2020
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Reporting Covid-19

Jun 21, 2020
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Rethink: Class of Covid-19 - Should I go to university?

Jun 20, 2020
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Coronavirus conversations: Another Beijing lockdown

Jun 20, 2020
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The 5G con that could make you sick

Jun 18, 2020
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My fake news whodunnit

Jun 14, 2020
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Coronavirus and Latin America

Jun 13, 2020