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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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Back from the Brink

Jun 30, 2018
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Seaweed, Sex and Liberation

Jun 28, 2018
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Money Clinic: Nairobi

Jun 27, 2018
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Money Clinic: Miami

Jun 26, 2018
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Golden Passports

Jun 21, 2018
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Uganda: The Price of Marriage

Jun 20, 2018
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What Would You Do With $100?

Jun 19, 2018
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What's Mine is Yours?

Jun 17, 2018
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Guatemala – After the Fire

Jun 14, 2018
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Sounds of the City

Jun 13, 2018