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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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OS Conversations: One year of the Taliban

Aug 20, 2022
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Moldova - East or West?

Aug 18, 2022
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Afghan Stars now

Aug 16, 2022
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Bonus podcast: The Bomb

Aug 13, 2022
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The Engineers: The future of cars

Aug 13, 2022
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OS Conversations: Drought

Aug 13, 2022
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After the ‘narco president’: Rebuilding hope in Honduras

Aug 10, 2022
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Inheritors of partition

Aug 9, 2022
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Women's football

Aug 6, 2022
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Ukraine: Collaboration and Resistance

Aug 4, 2022