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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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No Babies in Japan

Feb 12, 2017
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Killing for Conservation in India

Feb 9, 2017
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Inside Real Madrid

Feb 8, 2017
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The Colony

Feb 7, 2017
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Solving Water Scarcity - Bermuda, My Perfect Country Boxset

Feb 4, 2017
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Cutting Poverty - Peru, My Perfect Country Boxset

Feb 4, 2017
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Gun Control - Japan, My Perfect Country Boxset

Feb 4, 2017
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'State Feminism' - Tunisia, My Perfect Country Boxset

Feb 4, 2017
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A Model for Teaching Maths - Shanghai, My Perfect Country Boxset

Feb 4, 2017
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Australia - Curbing Smoking, My Perfect Country Boxset

Feb 4, 2017