John Simpson - Sixty Years at the BBC

John Simpson takes a look back at his 60-year career at the BBC - reporting on the biggest global news stories of the era. He reflects on the changing world he has witnessed, including the revolution in Iran that seemed destined to fail, his brutal kidnapping in Beirut, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. John also reminisces on memorable encounters with inspiring leaders and cruel dictators

Tuesday, 13 October 1 airing
21:00
BBC Two
John Simpson - Sixty Years at the BBC
Wednesday, 14 October 1 airing
23:30
BBC Two
John Simpson - Sixty Years at the BBC