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The Documentary Podcast

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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 war in Sudan, to the legacy of football icon Mo Salah, The Documentary investigates major global stories.

We delve into social media, take you into th... more

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Latest Episodes

After two long years President Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement which should see the remaining hostages returned home in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. How have the families of Israeli hostages and their loved ones, held ... more

Frank McWeeny heads to the dancefloors of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) to uncover what Vietnamese alternative culture looks and sounds like today. With 70% of the country under 35, young people are the driving force behind a different image of Vietnam, ... more

We have identified seven members of an anti-Islamic biker gang who oversaw security teams at aid sites for starving Palestinians, run by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Correspondent Andy Verity unearths who they are, what they believ... more

With their pleated skirts and bowler hats the “cholita” women are a common sight in Bolivia’s administrative capital La Paz. They’re often from indigenous Aymara and Quechua cultures. Until recently cholita was used as a derogatory term to talk about... more

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Father Gregory
Second-in-command at the Esphigmenou Brotherhood
Esphigmenou Monastery
Episode: Orthodoxy or death: The fight for Mount Athos
Father Gabriel
Second-in-command of the legitimate Esphigmenou Brotherhood
Esphigmenou Monastery
Episode: Orthodoxy or death: The fight for Mount Athos
Abbot Methodios
Leader of the Esphigmenou Brotherhood
Esphigmenou Monastery
Episode: Orthodoxy or death: The fight for Mount Athos
Eleanor Drayge
Senior researcher in AI ethics at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Deepfaking disability
Sun Lund
Senior Navy Commander and head of recruitment
Danish Navy
Episode: ‘A new foe’: Conscripting women in Denmark
Peter Viggo Jaaps
Associate professor at Royal Danish Defence College
Royal Danish Defence College
Episode: ‘A new foe’: Conscripting women in Denmark
Lesia Khomenko
Ukrainian artist known for her activism and paintings inspired by war
Independent artist
Episode: Lesia Khomenko: Art and war
Björn Geldof
Curator and director of the Pinchuk Art Centre in Kyiv
Pinchuk Art Centre
Episode: Lesia Khomenko: Art and war
David Baldacci
American novelist and author of over 50 books
Episode: Will a fugitive oligarch sway Moldova’s election?

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 7.2k ratings
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    优优200504
    Australia2 months ago
  • Not objective

    Ett avsnitt om Israel och Gaza som endast verkar ta upp bosättarnas syn på saken? Nej tack.

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    1
    Mimikry_mimikry
    Sweden2 months ago
  • No Pride in homophobia

    Pride has lost its way.

    No pride in homophobia or lesbophobia. Conversion “therapy” for kids who experience internalised homophobia is not care - it’s child abuse.

    Pride is no longer something to be proud of.

    Apple Podcasts
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    LizAnne S
    Australia4 months ago
  • Amazing podcast, very informative

    This is an amazing podcast explores important topics and is very informative. I really like this podcast. Thanks for making this podcast ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anonyme le vrai
    Germany4 months ago
  • Love the topic but what is with the static and incoherent interview bits?? Something wrong with the audio editing here.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Naedyn
    4 months ago

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Global dancefloor: Saigon
Q: Is it an exciting time to be part of the alternative and underground scene in Saigon?
Yes, it feels like local artists are being supported.
Global dancefloor: Saigon
Q: What makes this city special?
It's developed enough to have nice convenient things, and it's free enough for you to be whatever you want to be.
Orthodoxy or death: The fight for Mount Athos
Q: Are the Greek authorities prepared for potential bloodshed or even fatalities when it comes to evicting these monks from there?
The civil administrator believes that it's not worth it and suggests that the monks should be ignored, hoping that fanaticism will moderate with time.
Finding my Sikh faith against the odds
Q: So you lost your faith at this point?
Yes, I lost my identity, feeling hollow inside while maintaining outward appearances with my Sikh faith.
Finding my Sikh faith against the odds
Q: How did you go from about 60 quid up to then this becoming a problem for you?
The initial win felt exhilarating, leading to further gambling and ultimately a deepening addiction.

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This podcast presents an engaging exploration of current global events through compelling storytelling and in-depth investigative reporting. It covers a diverse range of topics, including socio-political issues like wars, artistic explorations, and personal stories from individuals facing the impact of these events firsthand. From pressing matters such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan to artistic expressions and the cultural significance of global icons, it is rich in content that brings together unique voices and perspectives from across the world. Moreover, the breadth of topics encourages listeners to critically engage with both personal and societal narratives, shedding light on how global happenings intersect with individu... more

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2. Father Gabriel
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