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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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Tomorrow's Dreams

Oct 25, 2016
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The Debates Dissected

Oct 23, 2016
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Armenia’s Daredevils

Oct 20, 2016
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Scenes in and Around Kyoto

Oct 19, 2016
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Dreaming the Wrong Dream?

Oct 18, 2016
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Losing my sight and learning to swim

Oct 16, 2016
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Die Klassen: Waiting and Hoping

Oct 15, 2016
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Mexico: The Town that Said ‘No’

Oct 13, 2016
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America Revisited: The Discussion

Oct 12, 2016
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A Flower Painting by Rachel Ruysch

Oct 12, 2016