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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 UK’s cost of living

Oct 29, 2022
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Svalbard’s climate change fight

Oct 27, 2022
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The scramble for rare earths, part 2

Oct 26, 2022
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Recaptive number 11,407

Oct 25, 2022
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Out of the shadows

Oct 22, 2022
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Women in Iran

Oct 22, 2022
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The Brain Drain

Oct 20, 2022
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The scramble for rare earths, part 1

Oct 19, 2022
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Ojousan power

Oct 18, 2022
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Who is Xi Jinping?

Oct 15, 2022