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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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BBC OS Conversations: Escaping from Sudan

May 6, 2023
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Heart and Soul: Will the real Shaman stand up?

May 5, 2023
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Kenya's Free Money Experiment

May 4, 2023
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The making of King Charles

May 2, 2023
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In the Studio: Tinuke Craig

May 1, 2023
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The day I met the King

Apr 30, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Fentanyl in the United States

Apr 29, 2023
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Heart and Soul: The Church's slave plantation, part two

Apr 27, 2023
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Laos: the most bombed country on earth

Apr 27, 2023
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Miss Marple returns

Apr 25, 2023