Ofcom investigates Huw Edwards complaint over Channel 5 drama about his downfall

Summary

Britain's media regulator Ofcom is investigating a complaint from former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards about Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, a Channel 5 drama starring Martin Clunes that was broadcast earlier this year. Edwards says the programme gave a misleading and unfair account of his downfall. Ofcom is examining the complaint under its “fairness and privacy” rules.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   19 Oct 2026, 16:31 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Ofcom is investigating a complaint from former BBC presenter Huw Edwards that the Channel 5 drama Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, starring Martin Clunes, gave a misleading and unfair account of his downfall.