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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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Generation Identity

Sep 20, 2018
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The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: National International

Sep 19, 2018
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The Changing Face of Procreation: Assisted Reproduction

Sep 18, 2018
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Iceland: What Happened Next?

Sep 16, 2018
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Chile - Sexual Abuse, Secrets and Lies

Sep 13, 2018
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The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Lasting Fame

Sep 12, 2018
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The New World Of Reproduction

Sep 11, 2018
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Nevada’s Brothels Face the Axe

Sep 6, 2018
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Conflict Comedy

Sep 4, 2018
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Uganda's Prison Farms

Sep 3, 2018