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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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Bolivia’s Mennonites, Justice and Renewal

May 16, 2019
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Slavery's untold story

May 14, 2019
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Left behind

May 12, 2019
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Guyana - bracing for the oil boom

May 8, 2019
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The populist curtain: Austria and Italy

May 8, 2019
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When the things start to talk

May 7, 2019
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The crossing

May 2, 2019
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The populist curtain: Poland and Hungary

May 1, 2019
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Dark fibres and the frozen north

Apr 30, 2019
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Flat 113 at Grenfell Tower

Apr 28, 2019