Huw Edwards, 64, was one of the BBC’s leading figures who announced Queen Elizabeth II’s death before pleading guilty to making indecent images of children
A BBC presenter has disclosed what Huw Edwards is really like after sending a message to the disgraced star. Huw, 64, was amongst the BBC’s most prominent figures, even announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II for the corporation.
However his career crumbled in 2023 following reports claiming a “top BBC star” had paid a teenager £35,000 for sexual images. Days afterwards Edwards’ wife identified him as the star at the heart of the allegations.
The Bridgend-born broadcaster subsequently resigned from the BBC. On July 31, 2024, Edwards admitted to making indecent images of children, including two video clips of a child aged between seven and nine.
In September 2024, he received a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and was placed on the sex offenders’ register. His fall from grace has now been documented in the Channel 5 drama series, Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards.
Shortly before his career started to unravel, Edwards shed three stone and started sharing boxing selfies on Instagram. One current BBC presenter – who wished to remain anonymous – told The Times they felt this represented an “above-average midlife crisis”, reports Wales Online.
They nevertheless suggested Edwards was “easily insulted” and objected to a news story implying he didn’t write his own intros or headlines. The presenter said: “Which was true, because it’s always a collaborative effort. It was strange that he would get so exercised given his considerable abilities.”
The presenter remembered one instance where they sent him an email of congratulations following his announcement of the Queen’s death – but received no response.
They continued: “He didn’t think anyone could touch him and that was part of the madness.”
Martin Clunes is set to portray Edwards in Channel 5’s upcoming series. He revealed he also consulted with the newsreader’s colleagues before filming commenced, and confesses he “didn’t hear any compliments”.
He continued: “They had particular experiences. I don’t want to be drawn into slagging Huw Edwards off, because I don’t see that as my role. But I didn’t hear any compliments.”
The programme has been developed by examining newspaper coverage surrounding the teenager Edwards had been communicating with via WhatsApp. According to The Times, it will feature certain previously undisclosed details.
Ben Frow, chief content officer at Channel 5, stated: “This is an important and shocking story of how a man in a position of power and trust betrayed that status.
“By gaining exclusive access to the key individuals involved and those who investigated the story, we explore the human cost behind the headlines. As a close collaboration between 5’s factual and scripted teams this is a first for the channel.”
Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards airs Tuesday, March 24 at 9pm on 5
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