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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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Ukraine: The men who don’t want to fight

Jun 8, 2023
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Yellowstone: The first national park

Jun 6, 2023
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In the Studio: Ken Loach

Jun 5, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Mount Everest

Jun 3, 2023
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Heart and Soul: The ‘living saint’ who hid a mystical sex sect

Jun 2, 2023
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Myanmar’s war in the air

Jun 1, 2023
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Metaleurop : A stain on France

May 30, 2023
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In the Studio: Alberta Whittle

May 29, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Living with ADHD

May 27, 2023
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Heart and Soul: Evangelical or political Christianity?

May 26, 2023