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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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Cyril Ramaphosa: Son of Soweto

Feb 17, 2018
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Ukraine’s Stolen Billions and the Riddle of the Helipad

Feb 15, 2018
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Her Story Made History: Madeha al-Ajroush

Feb 14, 2018
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Digital Migration

Feb 13, 2018
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China's Generation Gap: Beijing

Feb 11, 2018
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Madness of War

Feb 9, 2018
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Her Story Made History: Monica McWilliams

Feb 7, 2018
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Three Pillars of Trump: Healthcare Reform

Feb 6, 2018
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Escape from Croatia’s Asylums

Feb 1, 2018
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Moving Pictures: The Temptation of Saint Anthony by Joos van Craesbeeck

Jan 31, 2018