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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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China has been on a giant global shopping spree. Since 2000, Chinese state banks have fuelled investments and acquisitions at a surprisingly rate - some four times what was previously thought. Brand new data, shared exclusively with the BBC, reveals ... more

Fifty years after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco, Spain continues to feel its way towards an accommodation between its once-warring factions. And nowhere in Spain is more emblematic of the lasting divisions provoked by the Spanish civil w... more

On 19 November 2005, US Marines killed 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq, many of them women and children. The incident led to the longest US war crimes investigation of the Iraq war. But in the end, no one went to prison. A four-year investigation by BB... more

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the inspiration behind Gurinder Chadha's new film Christmas Karma. Scrooge becomes Mr Sood, a miserly businessman in contemporary London, with a loathing of the weak and the homeless. In a series of fantastical s... more

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Recent Guests

João Fellet
BBC Brazil reporter focusing on wildfires and traditional fire control practices.
BBC Brazil
Episode: The COP 30 summit and the climate change frontline
Khadija Maalej
Involved in a project called WISER, providing better information to communities about weather and climate challenges.
BBC Media Action
Episode: The COP 30 summit and the climate change frontline
Brett Gustafson
Political anthropologist focusing on Bolivia's gas industry
Episode: Striking gas in Bolivia
Mauricio Medinaceli
Economist and former hydrocarbon minister
Episode: Striking gas in Bolivia
Rus Alipaz-Kuki
Indigenous leader from the Bolivian Amazon
Episode: Striking gas in Bolivia
Carmen Solís
Historian studying Bolivia's natural resources and political history
Episode: Striking gas in Bolivia
Rodrigo Paz
Newly elected President of Bolivia focusing on energy reform
Government of Bolivia
Episode: Striking gas in Bolivia
Nathaniel Raymond
Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale
Yale University
Episode: What’s behind the war in Sudan?
Amal Al-Hasan
Sudanese journalist and editor of El Tahir website
El Tahir website
Episode: What’s behind the war in Sudan?

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 7.2k ratings
  • BBC?

    Would you seriously believe anything that the BBC informs you on???propaganda,disinformation and deception.

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    Downusa
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Ref

    Fff

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    优优200504
    Australia3 months ago
  • Not objective

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mimikry_mimikry
    Sweden3 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
    1
    LizAnne S
    Australia5 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
    Germany5 months ago

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Many praise the diverse range of global issues addressed, celebrating unique cultural perspectives and personal narratives.

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Changing religion for love
Q: Have either of you guys talked about conversion or had that conversation about how maybe at your call you do just wish your partner believed what you believe in the way that you believe it?
Honestly, no. And I think in marriage, if you're sitting around waiting for your partner to change, it's not going to be fun for you.
David Harewood: Return to Othello
Q: What do you mean by embracing your own personal vulnerabilities in the role?
Harewood explains that he is now using his life experiences and vulnerabilities to connect more deeply with Othello's character, revealing how these elements influence his performance and emotional depth.
Jihadists and AI
Q: What are the potential uses of AI by jihadists?
They are exploring AI mainly for translations and creating propaganda material.
The right thing: A deal with God
Q: Looking back on it today, do you think it was the right thing to make that kind of contract, that kind of deal with God?
Timothy believes that all the events leading to his freedom were not coincidental and asserts that he made the right choice in asking God for freedom.
The right thing: A deal with God
Q: What led you to flee at that time?
Timothy realized that even if he married in North Korea, his children would suffer the consequences of his parents' background. Hence, he decided to escape.

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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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