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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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Spain’s care home nightmare

Apr 30, 2020
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Universal Basic Income: Alaska style

Apr 29, 2020
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Who cares

Apr 28, 2020
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Coronavirus Global Conversations - Care home workers and Covid-19 vaccine volunteers

Apr 26, 2020
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Don't log off - part four

Apr 25, 2020
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Saving Zimbabwe’s forests

Apr 23, 2020
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China and the virus

Apr 22, 2020
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In search of the quarter-life crisis

Apr 21, 2020
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The Response: Coronavirus - Lockdown tales from Riyadh, Hangzhou and Accra

Apr 21, 2020
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Togetherness: Coronavirus Global Conversations - Dealing with grief

Apr 19, 2020