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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: Guns, grief and god

Apr 11, 2025
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Heart and Soul: Violence, children and Cambodia’s monks

Apr 10, 2025
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The Cultural Frontline: South East Asian cinema - a love story

Apr 9, 2025
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Assignment: Unidentified flying drones in Denmark

Apr 8, 2025
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In the Studio: Anna Clyne and Jody Elff

Apr 7, 2025
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Donald Trump’s new world order

Apr 6, 2025
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The Fifth Floor: India's 'godwoman'

Apr 5, 2025
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BBC OS Conversations: Adolescence

Apr 5, 2025
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Heart and Soul: I was shot at school and wouldn’t change a thing

Apr 4, 2025
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The subsea war

Apr 3, 2025