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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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Drugs and the Dentist

Oct 11, 2016
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Africa’s Ivory Dilemma

Oct 6, 2016
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The Harvesters by Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Oct 5, 2016
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Going Hungry in Venezuela

Sep 29, 2016
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They Call Us Viet Kieu

Sep 28, 2016
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The Forgotten Prisoners of Apartheid

Sep 27, 2016
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America Revisited: The East

Sep 25, 2016
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A Home for Black History

Sep 24, 2016
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Basques Face the Future

Sep 22, 2016
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Blind Man Roams the Globe: Rio

Sep 21, 2016