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BBC Two 2022 - 6 seasons 139 eps Airing

Unspun World with John Simpson

2022 - 6 seasons 139 eps

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26 min

S6 · E1 · Apr 22, 2026

22/04/2026: Gulf tensions rise as Lebanon crisis deepens and Orbán’s fall shakes EU Episode 1

This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the confrontation between Iran and the United States in the Gulf, looks at the humanitarian situation in Lebanon and examines the effect of the downfall of the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, on the European Union.

26 min

S6 · E2 · Apr 29, 2026

29/04/2026: Iran tensions test Trump, China feels impact and Gaza votes after 20 years Episode 2

This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the pressure on President Trump to find an end to the confrontation with Iran, examines the way in which the war in the Middle East has affected China and analyses the first elections in Gaza for twenty years.

26 min

S6 · E3 · May 6, 2026

06/05/2026: Three Crises Assessed - Gulf Standoff, Ukraine Fighting, Israel Vote Episode 3

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the Iranian position in their confrontation with the United States in the Gulf, examines the state of play in Russia’s war with Ukraine and looks at the chances of Benjamin Netanyahu surviving as Israeli prime minister after elections later this year.

26 min

S6 · E4 · May 13, 2026

13/05/2026: US-Iran deadlock, global economic fears and African jihadists raise alarm Episode 4

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what is preventing the United States and Iran from reaching an agreement to end their conflict, examines the global economic impact of the confrontation, and looks at the growing threat from jihadists in West Africa.

26 min

S6 · E5 · May 20, 2026

20/05/2026: US-China Rifts, UK Political Turmoil and the Rise of AI Anxiety Episode 5

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether there has been a significant shift in the relationship between the United States and China, examines the long-term political turmoil in the United Kingdom, and looks at the psychological impact of Artificial Intelligence.

26 min

S6 · E6 · May 27, 2026

27/05/2026: Cuba in US Crosshairs, Putin’s Standing and the Rise of Prediction Markets Episode 6

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the possibility of the US forcing regime change in Cuba, examines the effect of the war in Ukraine on Vladimir Putin’s standing in Russia and looks at the increasing popularity of prediction markets.

26 min

S6 · E7 · Jun 3, 2026

03/06/2026: Voices from Iran, Extreme Weather, and Ethiopia’s Elections Episode 7

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the feelings of ordinary Iranians about the conflict with the United States, analyses the latest extreme global weather warnings and looks at the state of Ethiopia as it heads to the polls.

26 min

S6 · E8 · Jun 10, 2026

10/06/2026: Israel Strikes Lebanon as SpaceX Float Nears and Armenia Votes Episode 8

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the impact of Israel's recent attacks on Lebanon, analyses the flotation of SpaceX and what it will mean for Elon Musk, and looks at the outcome of the election in Armenia.

26 min

S6 · E9 · Jun 17, 2026

17/06/2026: US-Iran agreement, Ukraine's EU bid and Taliban rule Episode 9

This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the new deal aimed at ending the war between the US and Iran, analyses Ukraine's bid to join the European Union and looks at the worsening situation for women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

26 min

S6 · E10 · Jun 27, 2026

25/06/2026: UK PM resignation, America at 250, Colombia election analysed Episode 10

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the factors behind the latest resignation of a British prime minister, explores the state of US politics and society on the eve of the country's 250th birthday and analyses the results of the Colombian presidential election.

26 min

S6 · E11 · Sep 16, 2026

16/09/2026: Yemen hostilities, Palestinian state hopes and AI risks Episode 11

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the impact of the latest outbreak of hostilities in Yemen, examines whether there is any hope for a Palestinian state in the Middle East, and explores the potential dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

26 min

S6 · E12 · Sep 23, 2026

23/09/2026: Election defeats in Germany as UN faces US cuts and Russia votes Episode 12

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the state of the German government after resounding regional election defeats, looks at the effect of American cutbacks on the future of the United Nations and examines what we can learn from the tightly controlled elections in Russia.

26 min

S6 · E13 · Sep 30, 2026

30/09/2026: Russian attacks intensify, US-China ties examined as Ethiopia fears civil war Episode 13

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the impact of intensifying Russian attacks on Ukraine, analyses the state of the relationship between China and the United States and examines the possibility of renewed civil war in Ethiopia.

26 min

S6 · E14 · Oct 7, 2026

07/10/2026: Israel three years on, Trump's midterms and Yemen's civil war Episode 14

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores how Israeli attitudes have changed three years on from the October 7th attacks, analyses the possible impacts of the mid-term elections on the Trump presidency, and examines the civil war in Yemen.

26 min

S6 · E15 · Oct 14, 2026

14/10/2026: Ukraine's civilian toll, Turkey's authoritarian turn and China's AI rules Episode 15

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the effect on civilians of Russia’s intense bombardment of Ukrainian cities, looks at how Turkey has become a more authoritarian state and analyses China’s decision to regulate AI chatbots.

26 min

S6 · E16 · Oct 21, 2026

21/10/2026: Houthi threat to Saudi Arabia, Japan's military shift and Man City's financial reckoning Episode 16

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the toll on Saudi Arabia of ongoing attacks by the Houthis, explores whether the Japanese will end their post-war pacifism, and looks at the possible effects on English football of Manchester City being found guilty of breaching financial rules.

26 min

S6 · E17 · Oct 28, 2026

28/10/2026: Ukraine faces winter war, France protests and Lula's shock win Episode 17

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the challenges facing Ukraine in the war against Russia as winter approaches, analyses the causes of the widespread protests in France, and looks at the unexpected victory for President Lula in the Brazilian election.

26 min

S6 · E18 · Nov 4, 2026

04/11/2026: Trump's final two years, Israel's political crisis and AI's impact on science Episode 18

John Simpson explores what the last two years of Donald Trump’s presidency might look like, analyses how the political deadlock in Israel could be broken, and looks at the difficulties and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents to science.

S6 · E19

11/11/2026 Episode 19

Nov 11, 2026

S6 · E20

18/11/2026 Episode 20

Nov 18, 2026

20 episodes in Season 6

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