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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 Engineers: The future of cars

Aug 13, 2022
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OS Conversations: Drought

Aug 13, 2022
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After the ‘narco president’: Rebuilding hope in Honduras

Aug 10, 2022
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Inheritors of partition

Aug 9, 2022
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Women's football

Aug 6, 2022
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Ukraine: Collaboration and Resistance

Aug 4, 2022
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My granny the slave

Aug 3, 2022
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Fighting wildfires

Jul 30, 2022
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The return of the tigers

Jul 28, 2022
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Birmingham’s grassroots heroes

Jul 26, 2022