Seasons & Episodes
23/02/2022
Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential vi
02/03/2022
John Simpson is in Finland this week - a country very impacted by the events in neighbouring Russia and Ukraine. In disc
09/03/2022
John Simpson examines how Russian military strategy in Ukraine has fared, how the war has transformed American foreign p
16/03/2022
Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential vi
23/03/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines what repercussions
30/03/2022
Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential vi
06/04/2022
John Simpson is in Ukraine, speaking to BBC correspondents on the ground about what it’s been like to cover the confli
13/04/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, gets the latest on reporting
04/05/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the long-term strate
11/05/2022
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Vladimir P
18/05/2022
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the views
25/05/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how the war in Ukrai
01/06/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at whether a change is
08/06/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the impact of Wester
15/06/2022
Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential vi
29/06/2022
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at what Russi
22/06/2022
This week, John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines what less
06/07/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the depth of the pol
13/07/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the shocking details
07/09/2022
Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential vi
21/09/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts, looks at the way in which the world paid their
28/09/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyse whether the referendu
05/10/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, reports from the Ukrainian ca
12/10/2022
John Simpson reports from the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. In discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across
19/10/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the political and ec
26/10/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the challenges facin
02/11/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at what life is like fo
09/11/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines whether there is any
23/11/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines whether there is gro
30/11/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the demonstrations i
07/12/2022
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses if there is a way ou
14/12/2022
John Simpson looks back at 2022's highlights from his discussions with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across th
17/05/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at Ukraine’s counter-
24/05/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at what it’s like to
31/05/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the extraordinary wa
07/06/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the challenges of re
14/06/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Russia’s defence a
21/06/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the true Russian dea
28/06/2023
ohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the consequences for
05/07/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how Ukraine’s army
23/09/2023
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the mood i
30/09/2023
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Vladimir P
04/10/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether European sup
11/10/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what the consequence
18/10/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether the crisis i
25/10/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what the consequence
01/11/2023
John Simpson is in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. From there, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts
08/11/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how the conflict in
15/11/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Israel can c
22/11/2023
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the humani
02/12/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what might happen ne
09/12/2023
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses why Ukraine's counte
17/01/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the strategy behind
24/01/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines whether the war in G
31/01/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Ukraine can
07/02/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how the Russian econ
14/02/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Israel can w
21/02/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at Vladimir Putin’s p
28/02/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the possibility of a
06/03/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the humanitarian sit
13/03/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Russia has t
20/03/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines what’s next for Vl
08/05/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines what Benjamin Netany
15/05/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses why Israel’s gover
22/05/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines how the relationship
29/05/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines how a snap general e
05/06/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the new threats to p
12/06/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines whether the Israeli
19/06/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines whether Ukraine is n
26/06/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the key issues for v
25/09/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at life in Beirut as Is
02/10/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what Iran’s strate
09/10/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the prospects for th
16/10/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Israel's long-term s
23/10/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the attitudes of oth
30/10/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how the Iranian regi
06/11/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines how the US president
13/11/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the implications of
20/11/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the risk of escalati
22/01/2025
John Simpson is in Taiwan for a special episode of Unspun World where he reflects on the extraordinary rollercoaster of
29/01/2025
John Simpson visits Russia's neighbour Latvia for a special episode of Unspun World where he reflects on how the collaps
05/02/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines Donald Trump’s fir
12/02/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines whether western supp
19/02/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses exactly what’s at
26/02/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Russia’s w
05/03/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines what Ukraine can do
12/03/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether jitters in t
19/03/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the negotiations bet
26/03/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines how Gaza could be go
30/04/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the role Donald Trum
07/05/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Russia's current str
14/05/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, asks what the government of B
21/05/2025
James Landale, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the UK's new deal w
28/05/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether criticism fr
04/06/2025
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the impact
11/06/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Donald Trump’s dec
18/06/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Israel's att
25/06/2025
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether th
02/07/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the way that Donald
10/09/2025: France’s Decline & Russian Influence
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether the latest p
17/09/2025: Starmer, Trump & Israel–Gaza Rift
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the relationship bet
24/09/2025: Recognition of Palestine & Taliban Crackdown
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what effect the reco
01/10/2025: Trump’s Middle East Plan & NATO Risks
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Donald Trump’s pla
08/10/2025: Gaza Peace & Sanctions on Iran
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether, two years o
15/10/2025: Gaza's Future, US-China Trade Tensions & Rising Cyber-Attacks
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores who will actually be
22/10/2025: Hamas Ceasefire, Jihadist Reactions & Ukraine's Shifting Strategy
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Hamas will l
29/10/2025: Trump’s China Strategy and Netanyahu’s Political Future
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Donald Trump's appro
05/11/2025: Russia’s Fatigue, America’s Shutdown and a Warming World
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores war-weariness in Rus
12/11/2025: Why Pokrovsk Matters, Rebuilding Gaza, and Quantum Shifts
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses why Russia is so kee
21/01/2026: Trump One Year On, Iran’s Uprising, and Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
This week Caroline Hawley, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at Donald
28/01/2026: EU–US Strain, UK–China Diplomacy, Church Breakthrough
John Simpson analyses the relationship between the EU and the United States after the row over Greenland, explores how t
04/02/2026: A World in Flux – Iran’s Future, Ukraine’s War, Venezuela’s Rule
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the danger
11/02/2026: Who Runs Gaza? Japan Votes, US Puts Social Media on Trial
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores who is act
18/02/2026: Transatlantic Alliance Tested as Iran Faces Uncertainty
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the state
25/02/2026: Ukraine and Russia: Four Years of War and Struggle
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the mood in Ukraine
04/03/2026: The War on Iran - Strategic Goals and Regional Consequences
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether th
11/03/2026: US Goals in Iran and the Threat of War in Ethiopia
This episode, Caroline Hawley, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores wha
18/03/2026: War in Middle East fuels Russia’s gains and heats up Ukraine-Hungary politics
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the econom
25/03/2026: Iran’s Uncertain Future Unfolds as First Crewed Moon Mission in Decades Nears
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Donald Tru
22/04/2026: Gulf tensions rise as Lebanon crisis deepens and Orbán’s fall shakes EU
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the confro
29/04/2026: Iran tensions test Trump, China feels impact and Gaza votes after 20 years
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the pressu
06/05/2026: Three Crises Assessed - Gulf Standoff, Ukraine Fighting, Israel Vote
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the Iranian position
13/05/2026: US-Iran deadlock, global economic fears and African jihadists raise alarm
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what is preventing t
20/05/2026: US-China Rifts, UK Political Turmoil and the Rise of AI Anxiety
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether there has be
27/05/2026: Cuba in US Crosshairs, Putin’s Standing and the Rise of Prediction Markets
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the possibility of t
03/06/2026: Voices from Iran, Extreme Weather, and Ethiopia’s Elections
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the feelings of ordi
10/06/2026: Israel Strikes Lebanon as SpaceX Float Nears and Armenia Votes
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the impact of Israel
17/06/2026: US-Iran agreement, Ukraine's EU bid and Taliban rule
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the new de
25/06/2026: UK PM resignation, America at 250, Colombia election analysed
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the factors behind t
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