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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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Africa's Big Philanthropy: Health

Oct 9, 2018
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After suicide

Oct 6, 2018
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Don't Shoot, I'm Disabled

Oct 4, 2018
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A life alone

Oct 2, 2018
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The Children of Belsen

Sep 30, 2018
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Zika Love Stories

Sep 29, 2018
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Macedonia: What’s in a Name?

Sep 27, 2018
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Model X

Sep 25, 2018
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Generation Identity

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

Sep 19, 2018