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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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Life After Life

Sep 23, 2017
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Panama's Vanishing Islands

Sep 21, 2017
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Forever Young

Sep 20, 2017
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My First Period

Sep 19, 2017
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Beats, Rhymes and Justice: Hip Hop on Rikers Island

Sep 17, 2017
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Starting from Scratch in Uganda

Sep 13, 2017
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The Flying Colombians

Sep 13, 2017
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The Gardeners of Kabul

Sep 12, 2017
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Seeking Refuge in Houston

Sep 10, 2017
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Lonely in Lagos

Sep 8, 2017