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 26 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2025.
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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.
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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.
John Simpson examines what’s at stake as Nato members prepare for their annual summit in Washington in July and explores who owns the moon as we enter a new era of lunar exploration.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines whether the Israeli government will survive the resignations of two leading cabinet members.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's experts across the world, examines the new threats to peace and security on the 80th anniversary of the Allies' D-Day campaign to liberate Western Europe.
May 2024
John Simpson, examines how a snap general election might change the UK's position in the world, explores whether Iran's governing elite can win back popular support after the death of President Raisi.
Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential viewing with the BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson.
John Simpson analyses why Israel’s government is deliberately flouting the wishes of its closest ally, the United States, and examines the extent of China’s infiltration into western countries.
John Simpson examines what Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan is for Gaza, looks at the mood on the Ukrainian frontline and analyses what is at stake in the South African general election.
March 2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines what’s next for Vladimir Putin after winning re-election.