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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 Trump’s new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, 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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Women building peace: Ethiopia

Feb 6, 2022
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The Winter Olympics

Feb 5, 2022
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Joe Rogan, Spotify and Covid

Feb 5, 2022
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World of Wisdom:The passion for life

Feb 5, 2022
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Dangerous liaisons in Sinaloa

Feb 3, 2022
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Pakistan's long game

Feb 1, 2022
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Women building peace: Bosnia-Herzegovina

Jan 30, 2022
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Music that survived the Nazis: Part two

Jan 29, 2022
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Women in Ukraine and Russia

Jan 29, 2022
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The rising cost of living

Jan 29, 2022