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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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A reckoning with drugs in Oregon

Mar 20, 2024
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Trapped in Oman

Mar 19, 2024
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In the Studio: Colm Tóibín

Mar 18, 2024
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Bonus: The Global Story

Mar 17, 2024
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BBC OS Conversations: Haiti gangs and stray bullets

Mar 16, 2024
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Heart and Soul: Not even water?

Mar 15, 2024
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Assignment: Border Stories, part one - Zero Tolerance

Mar 14, 2024
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Running out of sand

Mar 13, 2024
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Bonus: Lives Less Ordinary

Mar 12, 2024
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In the Studio: Peter Beatty

Mar 11, 2024