John Simpson - 60 Years at the BBC
Synopsis
John Simpson looks back at his extraordinary 60-year career at the BBC - reporting on the biggest global stories of the era. In a frank, personal and revealing documentary, he reflects on the changing world he has witnessed: the revolution in Iran that seemed destined to fail, his brutal kidnapping in Beirut, the fall of the Berlin Wall, two wars in Iraq, the invasion of Afghanistan and a mind-altering trip up the Amazon.
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- Original Title
- John Simpson - 60 Years at the BBC
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Simon Lister, Matthew Shaw
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Simon Lister
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What is John Simpson - 60 Years at the BBC about?
John Simpson looks back at his extraordinary 60-year career at the BBC - reporting on the biggest global stories of the era. In a frank, personal and revealing documentary, he reflects on the changing world he has witnessed: the revolution in Iran that seemed destined to fail, his brutal kidnapping in Beirut, the fall of the Berlin Wall, two wars in Iraq, the invasion of Afghanistan and a mind-altering trip up the Amazon.
Who directed John Simpson - 60 Years at the BBC?
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Who stars in John Simpson - 60 Years at the BBC?
The principal cast of John Simpson - 60 Years at the BBC includes John Simpson.
When was John Simpson - 60 Years at the BBC released and how long is it?
John Simpson - 60 Years at the BBC was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 59m.