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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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Heart and Soul: The human shield

Nov 15, 2024
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Faith on the fly: The airport chaplains

Nov 14, 2024
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Poisoned flood: South Sudan life at 50°C

Nov 11, 2024
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In the Studio: Opera Australia

Nov 10, 2024
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The Fifth Floor: What do Georgians want?

Nov 9, 2024
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BBC OS Conversations: Americans react to Donald Trump's re-election

Nov 9, 2024
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Heart and Soul: The Arab Holocaust museum

Nov 8, 2024
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Tuvalu: The first digital nation?

Nov 7, 2024
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Bonus: People Fixing the World: Fixing elections - for the better

Nov 6, 2024
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Tongue and talk: Keeping language alive in Africa

Nov 5, 2024