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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 Global Conversations: Giving birth during a pandemic

May 24, 2020
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Recycling Chile, recycling Spain

May 23, 2020
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Don't log off - part seven

May 23, 2020
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New York stories with Joe Pascal

May 23, 2020
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SOS from the Mediterranean

May 21, 2020
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Migrant medics

May 20, 2020
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Lockdown: Tales from Lebanon, Australia, Atlanta and India

May 19, 2020
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Seven dead, 46 injured: One Chicago weekend

May 17, 2020
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Coronavirus Global Conversations: Making people laugh

May 17, 2020
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Stimulus cheques and sending money home

May 16, 2020