OHMYGOSSIP — John Simpson is fronting a new current affairs show called ‘Unspun World.’
The 77-year-old veteran BBC News journalist is “incredibly excited” to debut his new weekly programme in late February and the show will see him converse with BBC correspondents from all over the globe to give expert analysis of international stories currently shaping the world we all live in.
John, the current World Affairs Editor said in a statement: “I am incredibly excited to launch my new BBC Two programme, ‘Unspun World’. The show provides a fantastic opportunity to display the BBC’s huge range of experts across the globe, and get their specialist analysis of big issues.”
The prolific author promised to “provide the unvarnished truth” and enthused about the “plethora of exciting stories” to report on the 30-minute episodes, which will also be available on BBC iPlayer, the BBC News Channel and BBC World News.
He added: “We will provide the unvarnished truth, no spin and no hiding from key subjects. Our balanced and thoughtful take on these matters will provide the audience with a new key fixture in their weekly TV schedules. After all, there are a plethora of exciting stories to cover and a chance to utilise the BBC’s knowledge and prowess from around the globe. I can’t wait to get started.”
Liz Gibbons, the BBC Executive News Editor praised John for being “an essential broadcasting voice” for the last half century across the world.
She said: “John has been an essential broadcasting voice for the BBC for over 50 years and no one knows the landscape and breadth of our reporting as well as he does. He has reported from over 100 countries, recently embarked on another trip to Afghanistan, covering the new Taliban regime.
“‘Unspun World’ will provide BBC Two audiences with unique insights from BBC’s reporters, With John bringing his vast expertise to the helm.”
‘Unspun World’ premieres on BBC Two on 23 February at 11.15pm.
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