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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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Bangladesh versus Yaba

Apr 25, 2019
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America's friends

Apr 24, 2019
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South Africa's Born Frees at 25

Apr 23, 2019
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10, 9, 8, 7

Apr 21, 2019
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Restoring Brazil's National Treasure

Apr 18, 2019
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Snooker: Young, cool and Chinese

Apr 16, 2019
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Mumbai Mirror

Apr 14, 2019
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New York City’s pirates of the air

Apr 13, 2019
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Order! Order!

Apr 13, 2019
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Poland's partisan ghosts

Apr 11, 2019