Sep 14 2009
John Simpson
Author, Journalist and BBC World Affairs Editor
John Simpson was appointed BBC world affairs editor in 1988 following periods as diplomatic editor and presenter of the Nine O’Clock News. In a BBC career spanning more than 30 years, John has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most experienced and authoritative journalists. He has reported from more than 100 countries across the globe, from 30 war zones, and has interviewed numerous world leaders.
“His remarkable life offers a ringside seat at every major event in recent global history” Amzon.com
John has faced many dangerous situations including being shelled in Afghanistan, attacked with poisonous gas in the Gulf and dodging bullets in Tiananmen Square. During his career he has also worked as a correspondent in South Africa, Brussels and Dublin. He has received numerous awards including a CBE in the Gulf War Honours in 1991, three Baftas and an International Emmy award for News Coverage for his report on the fall of Kabul for the BBC Ten O’Clock News.[/expand]
He is an accomplished public speaker and enthrals audiences across the world with his lively and entertaining talks and lectures. With over 30 years experience in international journalism he has the ability to cover topics from highly factual and intense World Affairs to more light-hearted and amusing anecdotes from his extensive travels.[/expand]
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Topics
Current Affairs
World Politics
Global Trouble Spots
World Affairs
Publications
2007
Not Quite Worlds End – a Traveller’s Tale
2006
Days from a Different World
2005
Days from a Different World: A Memoir of Childhood
2004
The Wars against Saddam: Taking the Hard Road to Baghdad
2003
Simpson’s World
2002
News from No Man’s Land
2000
A Mad World, My Masters
1998
Strange Places, Questionable People
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