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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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In the Studio: Ad Minoliti

Aug 19, 2024
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Under ash: Uncovering Maui’s past

Aug 18, 2024
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The Fifth Floor: The rise of caste influencers in India

Aug 17, 2024
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BBC OS Conversations: Life in Venezuela

Aug 17, 2024
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Heart and Soul: Muslim sex education

Aug 16, 2024
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India's fight against TB

Aug 15, 2024
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Solutions Journalism: The art of air pollution

Aug 14, 2024
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Assignment: Rejecting Public Education in Arizona

Aug 13, 2024
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In the Studio: Munch on the move

Aug 12, 2024
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'Indocumentados’: America’s undocumented migrants

Aug 11, 2024