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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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Museum of Lost Objects: The fire that scorched Brazil’s history

Sep 1, 2019
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Lethal Force in Rio’s Favelas

Aug 29, 2019
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Why Woodstock still matters

Aug 29, 2019
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Afghan Star 2: Music, tradition and the Taliban

Aug 28, 2019
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Maria Ressa: The Filipino-American journalist combating fake news

Aug 27, 2019
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My very extended family

Aug 24, 2019
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Romania's killer roads

Aug 22, 2019
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Afghan Star 1: A TV talent show

Aug 21, 2019
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Her Story 2: Betty Bigombe, Ugandan peace negotiator

Aug 20, 2019
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Barbuda: Storms, recovery and ‘land grabs’

Aug 15, 2019