Martin Clunes recalls his first reaction to Huw Edwards scandal

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17 Mar 2026 • 8:59 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Actor Martin Clunes is set to portray Huw Edwards in the upcoming Channel 5 drama, Power: The Downfall Of Huw Edwards'
  • Clunes initially felt sympathy for Edwards when allegations first emerged, believing he was being unfairly targeted by newspapers.
  • His view changed significantly once the true nature of the allegations, involving Edwards accessing indecent images of children, became public.
  • Edwards, a former prominent BBC newsreader, was charged in June 2024 and pleaded guilty in July 2024 to making indecent images of children.
  • The drama, directed by Bafta and Emmy-winning Michael Samuels, is scheduled to air on Channel 5 on Tuesday, March 24, at 9pm.

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