Ofcom to probe Huw Edwards drama after disgraced BBC star complained
Power: The Downfall Of Huw Edwards was shown in March, about how the ex-BBC host was given a suspended jail sentence for making indecent images of children.
TL;DR
- Ofcom is investigating a Channel 5 drama, 'Power: The Downfall Of Huw Edwards,' following a complaint from Huw Edwards himself.
- Edwards claims the drama presented a 'wholly misleading and unfair version of events' and that he was not given a fair opportunity to respond to inaccuracies.
- Channel 5 is 'robustly defending' the series, stating it was based on extensive interviews, text exchanges, and court reporting.
- Edwards pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children and received a suspended six-month prison sentence.
- The drama starred Martin Clunes as the disgraced former BBC news presenter.