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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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Evia’s inferno

Nov 11, 2021
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More yield, less field

Nov 9, 2021
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Climate: Civil disobedience

Nov 6, 2021
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Tree planting and climate change

Nov 6, 2021
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The Ahr Valley flood

Nov 4, 2021
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A Geochemical HIstory of LIfe on Earth: 5. The Anthropocene

Oct 31, 2021
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The Story of Aids: 4. The end of an epidemic?

Oct 30, 2021
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Climate: Animals under threat

Oct 30, 2021
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Ros Atkins on: The US and China’s climate commitments

Oct 30, 2021
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Lytton Burns

Oct 28, 2021