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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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My viral video and me

Jan 17, 2021
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Coronavirus: Young widows

Jan 16, 2021
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Social influencers and the perfect body

Jan 14, 2021
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The digital human: Sacred

Jan 13, 2021
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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

Jan 12, 2021
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Coronavirus: Intensive care

Jan 9, 2021
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Libya's Brothers from Hell

Jan 7, 2021
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The Digital Human: Ghoul

Jan 6, 2021
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Donald Trump: The political record

Jan 5, 2021
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Donald Trump: The man

Jan 5, 2021