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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: Russia's invasion of Ukraine

May 18, 2022
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Escape from the Taliban

May 17, 2022
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Billionaire ball game

May 14, 2022
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Abortion in the US

May 14, 2022
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Hidden Sport: Switch

May 14, 2022
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Cambodia: Returning the gods

May 12, 2022
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Don't log off: Daria, love and war

May 11, 2022
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Grenada: Confronting the past

May 10, 2022
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Hidden Sport: Drone racing

May 7, 2022
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Ukraine mine clearance

May 7, 2022