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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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Heart and Soul: Faith, terrorists and mercy at Guantanamo Bay

Sep 15, 2023
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Missing in Syria

Sep 14, 2023
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Building power: India’s new parliament

Sep 13, 2023
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In the Studio: Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh

Sep 11, 2023
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Inside an autistic mind

Sep 10, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Climate change in Africa

Sep 9, 2023
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Izabela in the forest

Sep 6, 2023
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Surviving Greece's migrant boat disaster

Sep 5, 2023
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Slovakia divided

Sep 5, 2023
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In the Studio: Robyn Weintraub

Sep 4, 2023