Panorama - S64E41: John Simpson: 50 Years on the Frontline

Name: John Simpson: 50 Years on the Frontline
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 2016-12-19
Duration: 30 min

Dec 19, 2016Documentary, NewsSeason 64, Episode 41

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.

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Panorama S64E41 Synopsis

Stream Panorama "John Simpson: 50 Years on the Frontline" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2016-12-19, this episode is part of Season 64 of Panorama. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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 Afghani...