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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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Zimbabwe - Where's Itai Dzamara?

May 24, 2018
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Virtual Mothering

May 22, 2018
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The Royal Wedding: The Story of the Day

May 19, 2018
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The World’s Marriage Story

May 18, 2018
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Shades of Jewish in Israel

May 17, 2018
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The Macron Effect

May 15, 2018
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My Mixed Up World

May 13, 2018
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China’s World Cup Dreams

May 10, 2018
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Magical Money

May 9, 2018
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The Voices of the Amazon

May 8, 2018