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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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The Pledge

Feb 7, 2019
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My Brexit Dilemma

Feb 6, 2019
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Sweeping the World

Feb 5, 2019
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The Politics of Mongolian Hip Hop

Feb 2, 2019
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Japan's Elderly Crime Wave

Jan 31, 2019
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Solving Alzheimer's: Living and Dying with Alzheimer's

Jan 29, 2019
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Songs from the Depths of Hell

Jan 27, 2019
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Closing Uganda’s Orphanage

Jan 24, 2019
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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