He used to be television’s most comforting face — now he’s stepping into one of the darkest scandals British broadcasting has ever seen. The beloved Doc Martin star has just been revealed completely transformed for an upcoming two-part factual drama that dives headfirst into the shocking downfall of a once-untouchable news giant. First-look images show him almost unrecognisable, trading cosy charm for cold authority, as the story unpacks how a vulnerable 17-year-old was allegedly groomed behind the polished smiles and studio lights. It’s raw, it’s uncomfortable, and it’s already shaping up to be the kind of drama that makes viewers sit back and whisper, “Wait… this really happened?”
Channel 5 has unveiled a first look at its upcoming two-part factual drama, Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, starring Martin Clunes as the titular, disgraced BBC presenter – and he looks unrecognisable. The series, which is produced by Wonderhood Studios by 5, explores how a vulnerable 17-year-old was groomed by one of the most powerful figures … Read more