Martin Clunes on Portraying Huw Edwards in Controversial New Drama
A compelling new drama, grounded in real events, portrays the dramatic downfall of Huw Edwards, from his position as a prominent BBC news anchor to his eventual conviction for possessing indecent images of children.
Martin Clunes, known for his role in "Doc Martin," discusses the discreet research involved in the project, the necessity for confidentiality, and the surprising physical adjustments required for the role, including having his ears "stuck down" for accuracy.
Huw Edwards has been absent from the news desk since July 2023. His suspension by the BBC followed reports in The Sun alleging he paid a teenager £35,000 for explicit images and communications. A year later, his career as a Welsh broadcaster definitively concluded when Clive Myrie, the new BBC News at Ten anchor, announced Edwards's conviction for possessing indecent images of children.
Despite these events, on the night of Tuesday, March 24th, Edwards reappears on screen, delivering the news in the late-night slot he previously held for decades. Actor Martin Clunes portrays him, with his BBC news desk meticulously recreated in the Channel 5 canalside news studio in London for the drama "Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards."
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