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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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Symphony of the Stones

Dec 2, 2017
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Pride, Passion and Palestinian Horses

Nov 30, 2017
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Offence, Power and Progress

Nov 29, 2017
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Stockfish

Nov 28, 2017
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The Tula Toli Massacre

Nov 23, 2017
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Blind Man Roams the Globe: Christchurch

Nov 22, 2017
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Europe's Illiberal Democrats: Poland

Nov 21, 2017
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The Judgement on Mladic

Nov 16, 2017
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Blind Man Roams the Globe: Berlin

Nov 15, 2017
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Europe's Illiberal Democrats: Hungary

Nov 14, 2017