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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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The reluctant millionaires

Nov 26, 2022
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Power cuts in Ukraine

Nov 26, 2022
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Trouble in Taiwan?

Nov 24, 2022
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Which country should I play for?

Nov 22, 2022
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Qatar and the fall of Fifa

Nov 19, 2022
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The health wagon

Nov 19, 2022
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Qatar World Cup

Nov 19, 2022
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China's accidental activists

Nov 17, 2022
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Black Roots: DeFord Bailey and country music in Nashville

Nov 16, 2022
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Colombia's life-saving pop song

Nov 15, 2022