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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 former prisoners in Syria, to the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, to Nigerian women protecting their community from violence, 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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Kids who care

Jan 3, 2023
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Women pro surfers: Battling the waves

Dec 31, 2022
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Hope for Alzheimers

Dec 31, 2022
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Escape from the Taliban: Point of no return

Dec 29, 2022
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Fighting 'fat-phobia' in Brazil

Dec 29, 2022
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Ukrainians at Christmas

Dec 24, 2022
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Spain's flamenco on the edge

Dec 22, 2022
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Sweden's green power struggle

Dec 20, 2022
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The World Service is 90

Dec 19, 2022
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First contact

Dec 17, 2022