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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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Russians going to war

Oct 15, 2022
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Bye-bye Baguette?

Oct 13, 2022
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Father figures

Oct 11, 2022
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The bread line

Oct 8, 2022
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Indonesia stadium disaster

Oct 8, 2022
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Leicester: Behind the Divide

Oct 6, 2022
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Peace and justice: Sexual violence in the DRC

Oct 4, 2022
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Protests in Iran

Oct 1, 2022
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Argentina: Life with hyperinflation

Sep 29, 2022
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Going for gold In Ghana

Sep 27, 2022