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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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Pakistani Media in the UK

Oct 5, 2017
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Che Today

Oct 3, 2017
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The Silent Forest - Part Two

Oct 1, 2017
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The Fish that Ate Florida

Sep 30, 2017
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Africa’s Billion Pound Migrant Trail

Sep 28, 2017
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Making the Grade

Sep 27, 2017
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The Avocado Wall

Sep 26, 2017
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The Silent Forest - Part One

Sep 24, 2017
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Life After Life

Sep 23, 2017
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Panama's Vanishing Islands

Sep 21, 2017