Huw Edwards Channel 5 drama probed by Ofcom after former BBC star filed complaint
'The drama gave viewers a wholly misleading and unfair version of events,' the disgraced newsreader has claimed
TL;DR
- Ofcom is investigating a Channel 5 drama about Huw Edwards due to a complaint from the former BBC newsreader.
- The drama, "Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards," was the channel's highest-rated show of the year.
- Huw Edwards claims the drama was "wholly misleading and unfair" and did not attempt to contact him for a response.
- Channel 5 defends the program, stating it was based on extensive interviews and court reporting.
- Ofcom will examine "fairness and privacy" rules, which cover "unjust or unfair treatment" and "infringement of privacy."
- Edwards has been working towards a return to public life and previously explored a documentary with Channel 4.
- The mother of his victim condemned the proposed Channel 4 documentary.
- Edwards has also established a presence on Substack to discuss his mental health.