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Ofcom Launches Probe into Channel 5’s Huw Edwards Drama

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  • Ofcom is investigating Channel 5’s drama “Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards” for fairness and privacy breaches.
  • Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards, 65, pleaded guilty in July 2024 to making indecent images of children.
  • Edwards filed a fairness and privacy complaint, saying the drama gave a wholly misleading and unfair version of events.
  • Ofcom will review submissions from Edwards and Channel 5 and may hold a private hearing before ruling.