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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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Solving Alzheimer's: The Trillion Dollar Disease

Jan 22, 2019
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The Assassination - Part Two

Jan 20, 2019
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France, Algeria and the battle for truth

Jan 17, 2019
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Africa’s Drone Experiment

Jan 16, 2019
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Solving Alzheimer's: Fear and Stigma

Jan 15, 2019
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The Assassination - Part One

Jan 13, 2019
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Balkan Border Wars - Serbia and Kosovo

Jan 10, 2019
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Cuban Voices

Jan 8, 2019
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From the Ground Up

Jan 5, 2019
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The Brazilian Footballer Who Never Was

Jan 3, 2019