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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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A long way from Vietnam

Sep 23, 2021
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The Fake Paralympians: 6.Fallout

Sep 21, 2021
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Afghanistan and me

Sep 18, 2021
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World of Wisdom: Dreams

Sep 18, 2021
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Coronavirus: Vaccinations and hospitals

Sep 18, 2021
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Ros Atkins on: The ethics of Covid booster jabs

Sep 18, 2021
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The Rise and Fall of an International Fraudster

Sep 16, 2021
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The Fake Paralympians: 5. Court

Sep 14, 2021
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World of Wisdom: Jealousy

Sep 11, 2021
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Afghanistan protests

Sep 11, 2021