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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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Bonus: What in the World

Apr 11, 2024
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Forward Thinking: Jocelyn Bell Burnell

Apr 10, 2024
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Assignment: New Caledonia - new agreement needed

Apr 9, 2024
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In the Studio: Ellie Simmonds

Apr 8, 2024
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El Salvador's missing children

Apr 7, 2024
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The Fifth Floor: My Ramadan

Apr 6, 2024
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BBC OS Conversations: Living with cancer

Apr 6, 2024
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Heart and Soul: The caste faultlines in Modi’s India

Apr 5, 2024
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Azovstal: The 80 day siege

Apr 4, 2024
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Forward Thinking: Is it ethical to live longer?

Apr 3, 2024