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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 Trump’s new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, 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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When Africa meets China

Jul 28, 2019
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The Spy in Your Pocket

Jul 25, 2019
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The Superlinguists: Monolingual societies

Jul 23, 2019
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Music to land on the Moon by

Jul 21, 2019
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Tuku Music

Jul 20, 2019
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Bitter brew

Jul 18, 2019
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The Superlinguists: Multilingual societies

Jul 16, 2019
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The Dyatlov Pass mystery

Jul 14, 2019
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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