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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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Assignment: The Gambia - when migrants are forced to go home

Jan 14, 2025
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In the Studio: Madame Gandhi

Jan 13, 2025
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Paths of return: A special homecoming to Sierra Leone

Jan 12, 2025
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The Fifth Floor: China's empty maternity wards

Jan 11, 2025
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BBC OS Conversations: Dealing with trauma after vehicle-ramming attacks

Jan 11, 2025
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Heart and Soul: The plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, part two

Jan 10, 2025
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Licence to operate a space object

Jan 9, 2025
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Child soldiers and capoeira

Jan 8, 2025
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BBC Trending: Were Valencia's floods engineered weather?

Jan 8, 2025
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Assignment: South Korea - the feminist hunters

Jan 7, 2025