Unspun World with John Simpson: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream
An honest, unvarnished review of the week's global news stories. BBC world affairs editor John Simpson and experts from across the world ditch the spin and get to the news.
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12/11/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses why Russia is so keen to capture the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk.
05/11/2025
John Simpson explores war-weariness in Russia and the problem it poses for the Kremlin, and examines the government shutdown in the United States.
29/10/2025
John Simpson analyses Donald Trump's approach to dealing with China, examines the United States' rivalry with China in South East Asia and explores what the future holds for Benjamin Netanyahu.
22/10/2025
John Simpson analyses whether Hamas will lay down its weapons in Gaza, and looks at how other Jihadist groups have responded to the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
15/10/2025
John Simpson explores who will actually be running Gaza in the wake of the ceasefire there and examines the escalating trade war between China and the United States.
08/10/2025
John Simpson analyses whether, two years on from the October 7th attacks, peace in Gaza is now possible, looks at what it is like for Western journalists in Russia and examines sanctions on Iran.
01/10/2025
John Simpson analyses Donald Trump’s plan for peace in the Middle East and examines why Russia is risking further conflict in Europe by provoking NATO.
24/09/2025
John Simpson analyses what effect the recognition of Palestine as a state might have, examines whether Syria is back in the international fold, and looks at the latest restrictions in Afghanistan.
17/09/2025
John Simpson and experts examine the relationship between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, Israeli's strike at Qatar and the widening split between Europe and the United States over Israel and Gaza.
10/09/2025
John Simpson analyses whether the latest political crisis in France is a sign of long-term decline, and examines the reasons for the simmering tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.
02/07/2025
John Simpson analyses the way that Donald Trump conducts foreign policy and examines reaction in Israel to their conflict with Iran.
25/06/2025
John Simpson analyses whether the Iranian regime has successfully weathered the storm caused by the attacks from Israel and the United States.
18/06/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Israel's attacks could topple the Iranian regime.
11/06/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's range of experts across the world, analyses Donald Trump’s decision to send in troops to tackle protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles.
04/06/2025
This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the impact of the election of a right wing President on Poland's government.
28/05/2025
John Simpson analyses whether criticism from within Israel will force Netanyahu's government to change its approach to the war in Gaza.
21/05/2025
James Landale analyses the UK's new deal with the EU, looks at the possible impact of the lifting of US sanctions in Syria and examines scientists' attempts to discover the origin of life itself.
14/05/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, asks what the government of Benjamin Netanyahu really wants to do with Gaza.
07/05/2025
John Simpson analyses Russia's strategy in the war against Ukraine, looks at the preparations the Polish are making for a possible Russian invasion and examines escalating tensions in the West Bank.
30/04/2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the role Donald Trump played in the Liberal Party's election victory in Canada.
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The next broadcast of Unspun World with John Simpson airs at Wed 22 Apr · 22:05(UK: Wed 22 Apr · 22:05) on BBC Two.
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