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An observer of the geopolitical state of our world
BBC World Affairs editor John Simpson on his new series Unspun World and what it offers.
BBC World Affairs editor and seasoned observer of the geopolitical state of our planet for many decades, John Simpson, is now hosting his new series Unspun World. We ask John what he thinks this new show offers that other World Service programmes do not.. Plus, listeners give us their feedback on his current programme.
Presenter Rajan Datar
Producer Howard Shannon
Last on
Mon 30 May 202202:50GMT
BBC World Service
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 May 202208:50GMTBBC World Service Australasia, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, News Internet & Online only
- Sun 29 May 202207:50GMTBBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
- Sun 29 May 202209:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa, South Asia, West and Central Africa & East Asia only
- Sun 29 May 202213:50GMTBBC World Service except Australasia, East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
- Sun 29 May 202217:50GMTBBC World Service News Internet
- Sun 29 May 202221:50GMTBBC World Service
- Mon 30 May 202202:50GMTBBC World Service
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