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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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Ayahuasca: Fear and healing in the Amazon

Jan 16, 2020
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The Coffin Club

Jan 14, 2020
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Germany: Justice and memory

Jan 12, 2020
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Belarus: The wild world of Chernobyl

Jan 9, 2020
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Trans in Japan

Jan 7, 2020
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The world turned upside down

Jan 3, 2020
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Disappeared in Thailand

Jan 2, 2020
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Hey Sisters, Sew Sisters

Dec 31, 2019
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Time has chosen us

Dec 29, 2019
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Iceland: The great thaw

Dec 26, 2019