Unspun World With John Simpson
Unspun World With John Simpson is a TV show on BBC2. An honest, unvarnished review of the week's global news stories. BBC world affairs editor John Simpson and experts from across the world ditch the spin and get to the news. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 27 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2025.
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John Simpson examines how Gaza could be governed in the future, analyses what a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia might look like and looks at a mineral deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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John Simpson analyses the negotiations between the United States and Russia over a ceasefire in Ukraine, and examines Canada's attempts to forge European alliances.
John Simpson analyses whether jitters in the world markets suggest an economic downturn is imminent, and examines how the American decision to hold talks with Hamas has affected the situation in Gaza.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines what Ukraine can do to win back American military support in its war with Russia.
February 2025
John Simpson analyses whether Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame, and examines the implications of the surge in support for the right in the German elections.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses exactly what’s at stake following talks between the US and Russia over the Ukraine war.
John Simpson examines whether western support for Ukraine is holding firm, and looks at whether Artificial Intelligence is still a danger to us.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office.
January 2025
John Simpson visits Russia's neighbour Latvia for a special episode of Unspun World where he reflects on how the collapse of the Soviet Union has shaped Putin’s Russia.
John Simpson is in Taiwan for a special episode of Unspun World where he reflects on the extraordinary rollercoaster of Chinese politics over the last 60 years.
November 2024
John Simpson and experts examine the risk of escalation in Russia’s war with Ukraine, the political situation in Germany, and the crisis in the Anglican church .
John Simpson explores the implications of a second Trump term for US foreign policy, the role of Saudi Arabia in the search for stability in the Middle East, and the appeal of South Korean culture.
John Simpson examines how the US presidential campaign has highlighted the deep divisions in the country.
October 2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how the Iranian regime might respond to Israel's attack on the country.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the attitudes of other countries in the Middle East towards Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
John Simpson analyses Israel's long-term strategy in the Middle East and explores whether the US Government will force Google to break up.
John Simpson analyses the prospects for the Middle East following the anniversary of the 7 October attacks on Israel and examines Russia’s recent advances in the war in Ukraine.
John Simpson analyses what Iran’s strategy will be in the wake of Israel’s assault on Hezbollah, looking at how the attack is being seen inside Israel.
September 2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at life in Beirut as Israel's war with Hezbollah intensifies and analyses the state of the US election.
June 2024
John Simpson examines the key issues in the UK’s general election, explores the plight of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, and looks at the impact of the extreme heat in parts of the world.