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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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Vanuatu’s stolen generation

Feb 5, 2020
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Polygamous marriage in modern Malaysia

Feb 4, 2020
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Colombia’s new cocaine war

Jan 30, 2020
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Survival and revival in the Torres Strait

Jan 29, 2020
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South Korea’s hope in hell

Jan 28, 2020
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The remarkable resistance of Lilo

Jan 24, 2020
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Finland's race to go carbon neutral

Jan 23, 2020
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Disagreeing better

Jan 22, 2020
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My father the killer

Jan 21, 2020
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Greenland: Why music matters

Jan 19, 2020