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New Book Uncovers Bashir's Manipulation of Princess Diana

11/21/2025

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Andy Webb, author of a new book, analyzes Martin Bashir's 1995 BBC Panorama interview with Princess Diana, alleging Bashir used forged bank statements to manipulate her.
The book notes the 1996 exposure and criticizes the BBC, then led by Director General Tony Hall, for not adequately investigating Bashir's actions.
Earl Spencer, Diana's brother, voiced concerns in 2020 about Bashir, which the book uses to question the BBC's accountability.

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Story summary

Andy Webb, author of a new book, analyzes Martin Bashir's 1995 BBC Panorama interview with Princess Diana, alleging Bashir used forged bank statements to manipulate her.
The book notes the 1996 exposure and criticizes the BBC, then led by Director General Tony Hall, for not adequately investigating Bashir's actions.
Earl Spencer, Diana's brother, voiced concerns in 2020 about Bashir, which the book uses to question the BBC's accountability.