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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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In the Studio: Gregory Doran

Jul 17, 2023
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Women's football: Passion versus profit

Jul 16, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Living with rising prices

Jul 15, 2023
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Heart and Soul: Future shaman

Jul 14, 2023
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Speaking for themselves

Jul 13, 2023
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Bangladesh's clothing conundrum

Jul 11, 2023
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In the Studio: The Aquatics Centre, Paris Olympics 2024

Jul 10, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Race in France

Jul 8, 2023
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Heart and Soul: A new generation of Nigerian royalty

Jul 7, 2023
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What's happened to Iraq's Yazidis?

Jul 6, 2023