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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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Fighting tobacco in Zambia

Jan 25, 2022
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Women Building Peace: Afghanistan

Jan 23, 2022
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Music that survived the Nazis: Part one

Jan 22, 2022
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Coronavirus: Family arguments

Jan 22, 2022
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China's Zero-Covid Dilemma

Jan 22, 2022
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World of Wisdom: Feeling used

Jan 22, 2022
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Hunting Syria's war criminals

Jan 20, 2022
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Silence would be treason

Jan 15, 2022
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Coronavirus: Athletes and teachers

Jan 15, 2022
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Djokovic, sport and vaccine mandates

Jan 15, 2022