John Simpson: 50 Years on the Frontline

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.

Release Date: 1953-11-11
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TMDb: 6.2/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 30

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