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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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Ii: The greenest town in Europe

Dec 24, 2019
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Dec 22, 2019
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Living with Star Wars

Dec 22, 2019
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County lines: Girl drug runners in the UK

Dec 19, 2019
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Romania’s revolution 30 years on

Dec 18, 2019
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The Rainbow Railroad

Dec 17, 2019
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Judy Garland: The final rainbow

Dec 15, 2019
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A fight for light in Lebanon

Dec 12, 2019
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From Bude to Berlin

Dec 11, 2019
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My Big Korean-Iranian Wedding

Dec 10, 2019