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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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Bonus: The Lazarus Heist

May 17, 2023
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In the Studio: Sir Lenny Henry

May 16, 2023
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Generation Change: Battling for a sustainable environment

May 15, 2023
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Generation Change: Equality in science and technology

May 15, 2023
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Generation Change: Tackling taboos around organ donation

May 15, 2023
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Generation Change: Fighting hunger

May 15, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations with Russians

May 13, 2023
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Heart and Soul: Ticket to Taiwan

May 12, 2023
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Searching for my son

May 11, 2023
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In the Studio: Kevin Kwan

May 8, 2023