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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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Ethiopia’s Disinformation War

Jun 30, 2022
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From Ukraine to Israel: An exodus for our times

Jun 28, 2022
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Life in Kyiv

Jun 25, 2022
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Kenya's election hustle

Jun 23, 2022
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The Interview: Sergei Lavrov

Jun 22, 2022
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The climate tipping points

Jun 18, 2022
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Insecurity in Nigeria

Jun 18, 2022
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Ukraine’s homegrown harvest

Jun 16, 2022
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Don't log off: Keeping going

Jun 15, 2022
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The night Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons

Jun 14, 2022