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John Simpson: 50 Years on the Frontline

John Simpson, one of the BBC's best-known foreign correspondents, looks back over his 50-year career.

John Simpson, one of the BBC's best-known foreign correspondents, has been at the heart of breaking news for more than half a century.

A frontline witness of history, the world affairs editor has dodged bullets and cheated death from Iraq to Afghanistan.

In a highly personal Panorama, John looks back over his 50-year career, revisiting the people and places that have impacted on him most, as he reveals his thoughts on the challenges for the future.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 Jan 201701:15
BBC Two

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:05

    White Noise Research

    An Afternoon On Condale Lake

  • 00:21

    [nature sounds]

    Soothing Storm Wind and Gusts

Credits

ReporterJohn Simpson
ProducerJudith Ahern
ProducerPeter Leng
Executive ProducerFrank Simmonds
EditorRachel Jupp

Broadcasts

  • Mon 19 Dec 201619:30
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Mon 19 Dec 201622:40
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Wed 21 Dec 201603:30
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Fri 23 Dec 201603:30
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Fri 6 Jan 201701:15
    BBC Two