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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: Maria Grachvogel

Apr 1, 2024
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Bonus: Lives Less Ordinary

Mar 31, 2024
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Bonus: The Global Jigsaw: Moscow attack: disinfo wars

Mar 30, 2024
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BBC OS Conversations: Messages from Gaza

Mar 30, 2024
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Heart and Soul: An ‘Encore’ for Jesus

Mar 29, 2024
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Bonus: HARDtalk

Mar 29, 2024
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Assignment: Choking in Chiang Mai

Mar 28, 2024
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Rwanda 30 years on

Mar 27, 2024
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Bonus: The Black 14

Mar 26, 2024
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In the Studio: Helmut Deutsch and Michael Volle - Staging Winterreise

Mar 25, 2024