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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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Germany’s climate change frontline

Jul 11, 2019
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The Superlinguists: How to learn a language

Jul 9, 2019
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Denmark's Migrant Ghettos

Jul 4, 2019
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The Superlinguists: The polyglots

Jul 2, 2019
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Interview with the Dalai Lama

Jun 30, 2019
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Training to save the treasures of Iraq - part two

Jun 30, 2019
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Marching to the coolest beat

Jun 29, 2019
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Marseille: France’s Crumbling City

Jun 27, 2019
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The magic fingers of Rashid Khan

Jun 25, 2019
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Training to save the treasures of Iraq

Jun 23, 2019