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John Simpson CBEAuthor, Journalist and BBC World Affairs Editor

John Simpson is world affairs editor of BBC News. In his 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, 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 Simpson CBE

In detail

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. In 2010, John received the International Ischia Journalism Prize.

What he offers you

John is an accomplished public speaker and enthrals audiences across the world with his lively and entertaining talks and lectures. 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.

How he presents

Always the consummate professional, John Simpson brings great depth to his fascinating and moving presentations making him one of the most sought-after speakers currently available.

Languages

He presents in English.

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Topics

  • Current Affairs
  • World Politics
  • Global Trouble Spots
  • World Affairs

Testimonials

  • John was excellent. He was very open and honest and was extremely well received - Membership Organisation

Publications

  • 2010
    Unreliable Sources - How the 20th century was reported
  • 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

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