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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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Striking workers

Dec 17, 2022
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Hungary’s Power Dilemma

Dec 15, 2022
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Asylums of Japan: Makiko's story

Dec 12, 2022
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Living in space

Dec 10, 2022
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Haiti

Dec 10, 2022
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California's cannabis reparations

Dec 8, 2022
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India: Our trains, electric

Dec 6, 2022
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Being LGBT

Dec 3, 2022
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Cold-calling Siberia

Dec 1, 2022
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Tribal justice

Nov 29, 2022