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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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Coronavirus conversations: Another Beijing lockdown

Jun 20, 2020
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The 5G con that could make you sick

Jun 18, 2020
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My fake news whodunnit

Jun 14, 2020
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Coronavirus and Latin America

Jun 13, 2020
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Conversations on race and change

Jun 13, 2020
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The seafarers stranded on the high seas

Jun 11, 2020
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Lockdown: Tales from Panama and Brazil

Jun 9, 2020
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Killer Mike - The rapper turned speech maker

Jun 7, 2020
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In my present isolation

Jun 6, 2020
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Conversations about race in America

Jun 6, 2020