Disgraced former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has said he intends to “challenge the misleading or fabricated claims” made in recent coverage of events leading to his conviction for making indecent images of children. Edwards, 64, once one of the BBC’s highest-paid newsreaders, pleaded guilty in July 2024 and received a six-month suspended sentence.
The former broadcaster was the subject of a Channel 5 drama titled “Power: the Downfall of Huw Edwards,” starring Martin Clunes. In a statement, Edwards said: “Much has been written and reported in the past week following Channel 5’s one-sided account. Other opportunities will arise later this year for me to state my case, and to challenge the misleading or fabricated claims made in recent coverage.”
Edwards reportedly intends to produce his own documentary or podcast series about the events. He previously criticised the production company Wonderhood Studios for failing to check the “truth” of narratives shown in the series, which related to allegations by The Sun in July 2023 that a “top BBC star” paid a teenager more than £35,000 for sexual pictures.
Edwards expressed “deep regret and remorse” for his crimes, describing his behaviour as “reckless, shameful and damaging.” Channel 5 defended the drama, stating it was based on extensive interviews, text exchanges, and court reporting, and produced in accordance with Ofcom’s broadcasting code. All allegations were put to Edwards via his solicitors six weeks before transmission.
