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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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Jobs for the Girls - Part Two

Nov 29, 2016
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The Life of President Fidel Castro

Nov 28, 2016
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Checkmate for the King of Chess?

Nov 24, 2016
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Candela: The Lives of Cuban Women

Nov 23, 2016
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Jobs for the Girls - Part One

Nov 22, 2016
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Cleansing Turkey

Nov 17, 2016
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Country Down Under

Nov 16, 2016
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How to Win a US Election

Nov 15, 2016
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Searching for Tobias

Nov 15, 2016
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The Story of the Bamboo Club

Nov 13, 2016