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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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Greece's Haven Hotel

Apr 5, 2018
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Telling Tales: The Odyssey

Apr 4, 2018
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Poking the Establishment

Apr 3, 2018
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Digging up the past in Catalonia

Apr 3, 2018
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The Great Egg Freeze

Apr 1, 2018
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Telling Tales: The Sultan's Son and the Rich Man's Daughter

Mar 28, 2018
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Skiing Mount Lebanon

Mar 27, 2018
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Sisters of the Troubles

Mar 25, 2018
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Norway - A Community in Recovery

Mar 22, 2018
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Telling Tales: The Tohono O’odham Nation

Mar 21, 2018