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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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Don't log off - part six

May 16, 2020
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Boris Johnson and Britain’s Covid-19 crisis

May 14, 2020
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Wuhan: The beginning of coronavirus Covid-19

May 12, 2020
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One hundred days of Brexit

May 10, 2020
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Coronavirus Global Conversations: Haircuts after lockdown

May 10, 2020
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Coronavirus and Asia

May 9, 2020
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Don't log off - part five

May 8, 2020
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Hanging by a thread: Bangladesh’s garment workers

May 7, 2020
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The Response: Coronavirus - Lockdown tales from Brazil, Germany and Australia

May 5, 2020
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Coronavirus Global Conversations: Remembering medics who have died from Covid-19

May 3, 2020