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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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Surviving Greece's migrant boat disaster

Sep 5, 2023
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Slovakia divided

Sep 5, 2023
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In the Studio: Robyn Weintraub

Sep 4, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: American voters

Sep 2, 2023
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Heart and Soul: My sex work and my faith

Sep 1, 2023
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Singing Morocco's new identity

Aug 31, 2023
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A new term in Myanmar

Aug 29, 2023
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In the Studio: France's Rugby World Cup kit

Aug 28, 2023
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BBC OS Conversations: Migrating from Africa

Aug 26, 2023
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Heart and Soul: 60 years since ‘I have a dream’

Aug 25, 2023