The mother of the teenager who was groomed by Huw Edwards has strongly criticised Channel 4's upcoming documentary, which is reportedly set to explore the disgraced presenter's 'side of the story' following his conviction for possessing indecent images of children.
Mother's Outrage
Speaking to The Sun, she said: "It's absolutely disgusting Channel 4 has given a convicted paedophile a platform. I don't understand what he has to say — or what his side of the story really is. Who wants to hear that? And why would they agree to it? Whatever he says there's no excuse for how he behaved — haven't we been through enough?"
Background of the Case
Huw Edwards, a former BBC News at Ten presenter, was suspended by the BBC in 2023 after it emerged that he had groomed a 17-year-old on social media, paying him thousands of pounds for explicit images. He pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children in July 2024 and was subsequently sentenced.
Since his conviction, Edwards has remained largely out of the public eye, but reports suggest he is seeking to tell his version of events through a Channel 4 documentary. A source described the potential programme as "a desperate publicity stunt," according to The Times.
Previous Responses
The victim's stepfather previously criticised Edwards, stating: "If he thinks he can just put up a picture of himself and it's going to change the way people think about him, he's wrong. He's scum. You can paint over cracks but you can never hide them. He's finished, he's a paedophile. Any time he raises his head it is an insult to his victims. He needs to realise this is it and disappear."
Edwards also criticised Channel 5's dramatisation, Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, which aired in March, calling it a "one-sided account." He said: "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."
Channel 5 defended its programme, stating it was based on "extensive interviews with the victim and his family" and court reporting.
The Mirror has contacted Channel 4 for comment regarding the documentary.
