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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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Conversations on race and change

Jun 13, 2020
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The seafarers stranded on the high seas

Jun 11, 2020
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Lockdown: Tales from Panama and Brazil

Jun 9, 2020
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Killer Mike - The rapper turned speech maker

Jun 7, 2020
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In my present isolation

Jun 6, 2020
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Conversations about race in America

Jun 6, 2020
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America beyond black and white

Jun 6, 2020
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The Chechen blogger on the run

Jun 4, 2020
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Abortion under lockdown

Jun 2, 2020
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The Covid generation

May 31, 2020