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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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The Malawi tapes

Nov 24, 2019
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Russian women fight back

Nov 21, 2019
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Sierra Leone: The price of going home

Nov 14, 2019
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Hong Kong: Love in a divided city

Nov 12, 2019
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Comrade Africa

Nov 10, 2019
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Albania’s Iranian guests

Nov 7, 2019
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Moondog: Sound of New York

Nov 6, 2019
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Cameroon's MMA champion

Nov 5, 2019
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The Zogos of Liberia

Oct 31, 2019
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Northern Ireland 1969: The violence spreads

Oct 30, 2019