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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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A coastal town in fear of the sea

Apr 5, 2022
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Talking to Ukraine's children

Apr 2, 2022
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Life's big questions

Apr 2, 2022
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Shipwreck

Mar 31, 2022
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The house that Viktor built

Mar 29, 2022
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Destroying Ukrainian history

Mar 26, 2022
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World of Wisdom: Guilt

Mar 26, 2022
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Counting them in

Mar 26, 2022
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Heartbeats, abortion and Texas

Mar 24, 2022
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Why are we having less sex?

Mar 22, 2022