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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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Unarmed Black Male

Feb 2, 2017
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Chimp Smuggling

Feb 1, 2017
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Atom Man

Jan 31, 2017
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The Rise of RB Leipzig

Jan 27, 2017
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A Little Bit Pregnant

Jan 25, 2017
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The Friday Game

Jan 24, 2017
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Talking Sport - 90 Years of Commentary

Jan 22, 2017
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After Obama Care – Health under Trump

Jan 19, 2017
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Trump Tweet by Tweet

Jan 18, 2017
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The President and the Press

Jan 14, 2017