Disgraced former TV presenter Huw Edwards has spoken out for the first time since receiving a suspended prison sentence for accessing child abuse images – issuing a statement condemning the upcoming drama chronicling his downfall. In the statement published by The Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15669767/Huw-Edwards-Channel-5-drama.html, Edwards said the team behind Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards “made no attempt” to verify the two-part drama’s story before shooting. They also refused to disclose whether any of those making allegations had been paid for their contributions. A 5 spokesperson said: “Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards is based on extensive interviews with the victim, his family, the journalists who revealed his story, text exchanges between the victim and Edwards, and court reporting. All allegations made in the film were put to Huw Edwards via his solicitors six weeks before transmission.”MORE: First look trailer for new drama starring Martin Clunes as Huw Edwards

Source: Daily Mail March 23, 2026 12:55 UTC