John Cody Fidler-Simpson CBE is an esteemed English foreign correspondent and the current World Affairs Editor of BBC News. Born on 9th August, 1944, in Cleveleys, Lancashire, Simpson briefly experienced the serene coastal surroundings before being taken to London shortly after his birth. His father, Roy Simpson, a Christian Scientist and property developer, and his mother separated when John was seven. He spent much of his formative years in Dunwich, Suffolk, choosing to live with his father while his mother cared for his two half-sisters. Simpson was educated at prestigious institutions, including Dulwich College Preparatory School and St. Paul’s School,… Read more »