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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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BBC OS Conversations: The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Dec 7, 2024
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Heart and Soul: Should I change my name?

Dec 6, 2024
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Over the fence: From Turkey into the EU

Dec 6, 2024
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100 Women: Byline Afghanistan

Dec 5, 2024
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The Global Jigsaw: The rebels who retook Aleppo

Dec 4, 2024
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Assignment: France - trouble on the vine

Dec 3, 2024
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Blood on the shelves

Dec 2, 2024
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In the Studio: The rebuilding of Notre Dame

Dec 1, 2024
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The Fifth Floor: Russia's runaway soldiers

Nov 30, 2024
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BBC OS Conversations: Life in Ukraine after 1000 days of war

Nov 30, 2024