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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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World of Wisdom: Self-help for the spirit

Aug 13, 2021
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What’s Killing Israel’s Arabs?

Aug 12, 2021
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Hiroshima successors

Aug 10, 2021
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Two smiley faces: Episode six

Aug 7, 2021
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OS Conversations: Olympic golden moments

Aug 7, 2021
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Malta and the El Hiblu 3

Aug 5, 2021
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Africa’s vaccine ambitions

Aug 3, 2021
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Two smiley faces: Episode five

Aug 1, 2021
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Beijing: Beyond the masks

Jul 31, 2021
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Extreme weather

Jul 31, 2021