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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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Smart women, male genius

Oct 5, 2021
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A Geochemical History of Life on Earth: 1. In the beginning

Oct 2, 2021
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World of Wisdom: Making decisions

Oct 2, 2021
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Coronavirus: Vaccine regret

Oct 2, 2021
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Global supply chain disruption

Oct 2, 2021
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Northern Ireland’s Ceasefire Babies

Sep 30, 2021
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Buy me love: Inside the world of love coaching

Sep 28, 2021
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World of Wisdom: Successful relationships

Sep 25, 2021
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Coronavirus: Vietnam and the Philippines

Sep 25, 2021
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Ros Atkins on: Germany’s election

Sep 25, 2021