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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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Nepal Fights Foreign Paedophiles

Apr 4, 2019
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Will China and America go to war?

Apr 3, 2019
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Not #MeToo, I'm French

Apr 2, 2019
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Unrest in Ukraine’s Little Hungary

Mar 28, 2019
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The Romanian Wave

Mar 27, 2019
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Where are you going? - London

Mar 26, 2019
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RoboLife

Mar 24, 2019
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The crypto factor: the winners and losers in virtual investment

Mar 21, 2019
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India and how it sees Britain

Mar 20, 2019
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Where are you going? - Belfast

Mar 19, 2019