HUW EDWARDS SUBJECT OF NEW CHANNEL 5 DRAMA STARRING MARTIN CLUNES AS DISGRACED BBC NEWSREADER

Channel 5 have announced a major two-part docu-drama on the downfall of disgraced BBC News presenter Huw Edwards.

The series explores the newsreader’s double life as it spirals out of control, leading him to make the greatest announcement of his career – his total exit from public life following his conviction for serious child sexual offences.

The two-past series, which draws on extensive first hand interviews and access to The Sun newspaper’s award-winning investigation, sees Martin Clunes portray the broadcaster, as seen in the image above.

Also cast are Chanel Cresswell as The Sun journalist Scarlet Howes; Clare Calbraith as The Sun editor Victoria Newton and Ben Bishop as The Sun news editor Ben O'Driscoll.

Channel 5 boss Ben Frow commented: "This is an important and shocking story — of how a man in a position of power and trust betrayed that status. By gaining exclusive access to the key individuals involved and those who investigated the story, we explore the human cost behind the headlines."

David Abraham, founder and group CEO at Wonderhood Studios, added: "This project marks Wonderhood’s first step into drama and builds on our record in producing premium documentaries about challenging subjects that matter. Drama is also a medium with the power to uncover profound psychological truths, and we are incredibly grateful to our brave contributors in trusting us with their story."

Transmission details will be announced in due course.