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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts
Oct 27	#164	#153
Oct 26	#152	#140
Oct 25	#192	#183
Oct 23	#191	#182
Oct 21	#188	#179
Oct 20	#159	#150
Oct 19	#164	#155
Oct 18	#190	#180
Oct 15	#191	#181
Oct 14	#189	#180

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The best documentaries from the BBC World Service. Hear the voices at the heart of global stories. Where curious minds can uncover hidden truths and make sense of the world. From Australia's relationship with China, to Turkey's sinkhole problem, to understanding the behaviour of dictators, we go beyond the headlines. Each week, all year round, we bring you the stories shaping our world. From the personal voices behind the headlines to perspectives on faith and spirituality and how work and money impact our lives. Discover how people find solutions to global problems and look at the world through the lens of its media. Powered by the BBC World Service’s global network, The Documentary Podcast is about the people living the story – helping you see the world with greater clarity.