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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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The famine at the edge of the ocean

Aug 20, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: The fires in Hawaii

Aug 19, 2023
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Heart and Soul: German, soldier, Jew

Aug 18, 2023
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Zimbabwe's worker exodus

Aug 17, 2023
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Directing disability

Aug 16, 2023
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Did big tech know I was gay before I did?

Aug 15, 2023
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In the Studio: Christopher and Tammy Kane

Aug 14, 2023
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The Engineers: Lunar exploration

Aug 13, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Football in Saudi-Arabia

Aug 12, 2023
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Heart and Soul: Moscow vicar returns home

Aug 11, 2023