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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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Taiwan's balancing act

Dec 10, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Climate change and the young

Dec 9, 2023
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Heart and Soul: The Sarajevo Haggadah

Dec 8, 2023
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Assignment: Cyprus and the battle over songbird slaughter

Dec 7, 2023
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The Children of Paradise: Without hope you're dead

Dec 6, 2023
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The Children of Paradise: A deadly mixture

Dec 6, 2023
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The Children of Paradise: The future must change

Dec 6, 2023
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Stories from the New Silk Road: Norway

Dec 5, 2023
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Filmmaker Iryna Tsilyk: Animating Ukraine’s War

Dec 4, 2023
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Introducing Amazing Sport Stories

Dec 3, 2023