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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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Denmark: Goodbye to mink

Apr 8, 2021
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Don’t log off: My life, my world

Apr 6, 2021
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Coronavirus: Brazilian doctors

Apr 3, 2021
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Namibia: The price of genocide

Apr 1, 2021
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Women dying for work

Mar 30, 2021
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The coronavirus and your money

Mar 28, 2021
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Joe Biden's border challenge

Mar 27, 2021
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Coronavirus: Homelessness

Mar 27, 2021
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Shipping’s dirty secret

Mar 25, 2021
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A constitutional conversation

Mar 23, 2021