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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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World of wisdom: Love

Mar 21, 2021
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World of wisdom: Breathe

Mar 20, 2021
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What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?

Mar 20, 2021
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Coronavirus: Reporting Covid-19

Mar 20, 2021
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Scotland's contested identity

Mar 18, 2021
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What does the future hold? Covid, women and the US economy

Mar 16, 2021
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The Royal Family’s missed chance

Mar 13, 2021
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Coronavirus: Resilience during a year of the pandemic

Mar 13, 2021
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The disinformation dragon

Mar 11, 2021
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The empty desk: Women, Covid and the US economy

Mar 9, 2021