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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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Germany – Reluctant Giant

Jun 20, 2017
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Las Vegas Stripped Bare

Jun 18, 2017
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UK Election: Something Happened, but What?

Jun 15, 2017
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Weapons of Mass Surveillance

Jun 15, 2017
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What Went Wrong with Brazil?

Jun 14, 2017
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The Death of the Cockfighters

Jun 14, 2017
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Return to Aleppo

Jun 10, 2017
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The Driver and the Dictator

Jun 9, 2017
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Recycling Beirut

Jun 8, 2017
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A Very British Election

Jun 6, 2017