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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 return of the tigers

Jul 28, 2022
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Birmingham’s grassroots heroes

Jul 26, 2022
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Extreme heat

Jul 23, 2022
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Shanghai lockdown

Jul 21, 2022
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Nursing matters

Jul 19, 2022
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Sri Lanka crisis

Jul 16, 2022
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The man who came back from the dead

Jul 14, 2022
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Shrimps, saris and guns

Jul 12, 2022
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Boris Johnson

Jul 9, 2022
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Ukraine war stories

Jul 7, 2022