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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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BBC OS Conversations: Life in Yemen

Jan 27, 2024
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Heart and Soul: Religion in the 21st Century: Islam

Jan 26, 2024
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Assignment: American mercenaries - killing in Yemen

Jan 25, 2024
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Solutions Journalism: Reducing risks in a risky world

Jan 24, 2024
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Solutions Journalism: Ending homelessness the Finnish way

Jan 23, 2024
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In the Studio: Maria Djurkovic

Jan 22, 2024
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Paris: Football’s greatest talent factory

Jan 21, 2024
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BBC OS Conversations: Surviving sepsis

Jan 20, 2024
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Heart and Soul: Russia’s Africa crusade

Jan 19, 2024
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Assignment: Bulgaria - the people smugglers

Jan 18, 2024