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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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Don't log off: Keeping going

Jun 15, 2022
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The night Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons

Jun 14, 2022
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Messages for those lost in Ukraine

Jun 11, 2022
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Evacuated to Russia

Jun 9, 2022
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Don't log off: A different way

Jun 8, 2022
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Inside the Kim regime

Jun 7, 2022
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The interview: Tina Brown

Jun 5, 2022
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The rising cost of living: Fuel

Jun 4, 2022
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Ukraine: The disinformation war

Jun 2, 2022
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Don't log off: Roads less travelled

Jun 1, 2022