Martin Bashir: Will there be an investigation into the Princess Diana BBC Panorama interview?
4 years, 1 month ago

Martin Bashir: Will there be an investigation into the Princess Diana BBC Panorama interview?

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The Diana interview that enthralled the nation and broke Prince William's heart: On this day in 1995 Martin Bashir used deceit to get the scandal-ridden royal scoop - but it is now regarded as the BBC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Diana interview that enthralled the nation and broke Prince William's heart: On this day in 1995 Martin Bashir used deceit to get the scandal-ridden royal scoop - but it is now regarded as the BBC

Daily Mail  

When it comes to famous royal interviews, two stand out in particular. Princess Diana's sit-down with BBC Panorama's Martin Bashir was aired on November 20, 1995 A 2021 investigation into the interview found Bashir had used 'deceitful behaviour' by falsifying documents to convince Diana to take part in the programme It was watched by 20million people and became infamous when …

BBC releases 3,000 emails on Princess Diana interview scandal; journalist Martin Bashir blamed ‘professional jealousy’
11 months, 1 week ago

BBC releases 3,000 emails on Princess Diana interview scandal; journalist Martin Bashir blamed ‘professional jealousy’

Hindustan Times  

Journalist Martin Bashir, accused of deceiving Princess Diana to get the sensational 1995 interview for BBC, blamed “professional jealousy” along with his ethnicity and background for the allegations against him. In this Nov. 21, 1995 file photo a selection of front pages of most of Britains's national newspapers showing their reaction to Princess Diana's television interview with BBC journalist Martin …

Prince William is accused of silencing Princess Diana by stopping the BBC re-broadcasting her Panorama interview with Martin Bashir to protect the Firm by Omid Scobie in his new book
1 year, 1 month ago

Prince William is accused of silencing Princess Diana by stopping the BBC re-broadcasting her Panorama interview with Martin Bashir to protect the Firm by Omid Scobie in his new book

Daily Mail  

The Prince of Wales has been accused by Omid Scobie of wanting to silence his late mother in stopping the BBC re-broadcasting her Panorama interview with Martin Bashir. In his latest book, the royal biographer claimed William was more interested in protecting the institution than allowing Princess Diana's 'candid and truthful words' to remain public. The Prince of Wales has …

Diana’s brother threatened to sue filmmaker over Bashir collusion claims
1 year, 4 months ago

Diana’s brother threatened to sue filmmaker over Bashir collusion claims

The Independent  

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BBC apologises for ‘errors’ in Diana interview disclosure
1 year, 4 months ago

BBC apologises for ‘errors’ in Diana interview disclosure

The Independent  

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Prince William' infuriated' that Harry's show used a clip of Diana's infamous BBC Panorama interview
2 years ago

Prince William' infuriated' that Harry's show used a clip of Diana's infamous BBC Panorama interview

Daily Mail  

The Prince and Princess of Wales are yet to watch the series, Royal sources said Prince Harry chose to use clips in his new Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan The heir previously asked for the BBC interview to not be shown ever again Prince William is understood to be 'infuriated' by the use of the Panorama clip Prince William is …

Prince Harry goes against stern request made by William in Netflix documentary
2 years, 1 month ago

Prince Harry goes against stern request made by William in Netflix documentary

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Prince William's anger as The Crown profits from pain of Diana in BBC interview
2 years, 2 months ago

Prince William's anger as The Crown profits from pain of Diana in BBC interview

The Telegraph  

The Prince of Wales believes Netflix is profiteering from his mother’s BBC Panorama interview, palace sources have suggested. Parts of the interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, will be depicted in the new series of The Crown as it delves into the “all-out war” caused by the breakdown of her marriage to Prince Charles. It will also reflect the “deceitful” …

The Crown is slammed for depicting Princess Diana's BBC Panorama interview in Netflix series
2 years, 3 months ago

The Crown is slammed for depicting Princess Diana's BBC Panorama interview in Netflix series

Daily Mail  

The producers of The Crown have been condemned for depicting Princess Diana’s explosive Panorama interview against the wishes of Prince William. Critics are furious that Netflix will recreate excerpts of Diana’s 1995 encounter with journalist Martin Bashir for its fifth series They say it marks a new low for a drama already accused of making up scenes and distorting facts …

BBC pays damages to Earl Spencer's former aide over Princess Diana interview
2 years, 3 months ago

BBC pays damages to Earl Spencer's former aide over Princess Diana interview

The Telegraph  

The BBC has paid damages to Earl Spencer’s former head of security over the faking of his bank statements used to obtain its interview with Princess Diana. BBC hopes he 'can draw a line under this chapter' In a statement, the BBC said: “Following the publication of the Dyson Report last year, the BBC and Alan Waller, a former employee …

'I don't believe she was coerced': David Dimbleby says Princess Diana wanted to speak on Panorama
2 years, 4 months ago

'I don't believe she was coerced': David Dimbleby says Princess Diana wanted to speak on Panorama

Daily Mail  

David Dimbleby has suggested that Princess Diana was not coerced into giving her notorious 1995 Panorama interview as she clearly wanted to ‘say her part’. Despite huge controversy about the way rogue reporter Martin Bashir used underhand tactics to secure the interview, the veteran BBC presenter said she was not ‘bullied or hectored’ into doing it. Veteran BBC broadcaster David …

Martin Bashir should have been interviewed in Princess Diana death probe, says ex-met police chief
2 years, 4 months ago

Martin Bashir should have been interviewed in Princess Diana death probe, says ex-met police chief

Daily Mail  

Martin Bashir, the former BBC journalist, should have been interviewed and made to answer questions over Princess Diana's state of mind, a former Metropolitan Police commissioner has said. Princess Diana during her interview with BBC journalist Bashir, who was later found to have tricked her by peddling a string of lies Had police been aware of Martin Bashir's lies, he …

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Princess Diana interview is still out there
2 years, 4 months ago

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Princess Diana interview is still out there

Daily Mail  

BBC director-general Tim Davie, pledging to banish Diana's Panorama interview to the equivalent of Room 101, seems to have left the door ajar. Princess Diana during her interview with BBC journalist Martin Bashir Ahead of the 25th anniversary of her death, Foxtel in Australia transmits Diana: The Ultimate Truth. Recalling being approached about appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, retired talent …

Diana’s disgraced Panorama interview to be aired on Sky, against Prince William’s wishes
2 years, 5 months ago

Diana’s disgraced Panorama interview to be aired on Sky, against Prince William’s wishes

The Telegraph  

“It is my firm view that this Panorama programme holds no legitimacy and should never be aired again,” the Duke said in May 2021. “It effectively established a false narrative which, for over a quarter of a century, has been commercialised by the BBC and others.” It will come just weeks after the BBC’s director-general apologised again for the interview, …

Dramatic intervention by Princess Diana's brother as he directly links fatal accident to Panorama
2 years, 5 months ago

Dramatic intervention by Princess Diana's brother as he directly links fatal accident to Panorama

Daily Mail  

Princess Diana's brother said last night he was groomed by disgraced BBC reporter Martin Bashir, as he renewed his demand for Scotland Yard to investigate the broadcaster. Princess Diana sat down for an interview with BBC reporter Martin Bashir for Panorama that was aired on November 20, 1995. It was two years to the day after Earl Spencer first met …

BBC pays damages to former royal nanny over false claims
2 years, 5 months ago

BBC pays damages to former royal nanny over false claims

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC on Thursday apologized to the former nanny of Princes William and Harry over “false and malicious” claims made against her as part of a journalist’s attempt to obtain an exclusive television interview with Princess Diana. Her lawyer told the court the allegations caused “serious personal consequences for all concerned.” BBC director-general Tim Davie said the corporation …

Martin Bashir’s Princess Diana interview ‘haunted’ Royal family, says Prince William’s ex-nanny
2 years, 5 months ago

Martin Bashir’s Princess Diana interview ‘haunted’ Royal family, says Prince William’s ex-nanny

The Telegraph  

Martin Bashir’s Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, has “haunted” the Royal family, the former nanny of Prince William and Prince Harry told the High Court on Thursday. Tiggy Legge-Bourke, 57, said the “false narrative” created by the BBC programme had caused great distress, not least because so much about the making of the programme was "yet to be …

BBC apologizes to Princess Diana aide over interview deceit
2 years, 9 months ago

BBC apologizes to Princess Diana aide over interview deceit

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC said Thursday that it has apologized and paid a “substantial” sum to Princess Diana’s private secretary over subterfuge used to get an explosive television interview with the late royal. The U.K.'s national broadcaster said it acknowledged that “serious harm” was caused to Patrick Jephson by the circumstances in which the 1995 interview, conducted by BBC journalist …

Princess Diana’s BBC Panorama interview with Martin Bashir : Why was it so controversial?
3 years, 2 months ago

Princess Diana’s BBC Panorama interview with Martin Bashir : Why was it so controversial?

The Independent  

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William is 'frustrated' at The Crown's 'commercialisation' of infamous Martin Bashir interview
3 years, 2 months ago

William is 'frustrated' at The Crown's 'commercialisation' of infamous Martin Bashir interview

Daily Mail  

Prince William is 'frustrated' at The Crown's 'commercialisation' of Martin Bashir's notorious interview with his mother Princess Diana which he believes holds 'no legitimacy' and should never be aired again. Netflix drama The Crown will dramatise Princess Diana's controversial 1995 interview with Martin Bashir, despite Prince William's request for it to be taken off-air An updated handout photo issued by …

Backlash against BBC man after he questioned whether Buckingham Palace undermined public trust
3 years, 2 months ago

Backlash against BBC man after he questioned whether Buckingham Palace undermined public trust

Daily Mail  

The BBC’s veteran Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell faced a backlash last night after questioning whether Buckingham Palace undermined public trust by failing to reveal the Queen had been admitted to hospital. Forthright: Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell faced a backlash after questioning whether Buckingham Palace undermined public trust by failing to reveal the Queen had been admitted to hospital ‘Nicholas Witchell …

BBC compensates designer who mocked up fake bank statements for Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana
3 years, 3 months ago

BBC compensates designer who mocked up fake bank statements for Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC has compensated a …

No criminal probe into Princess Diana’s BBC interview with Martin Bashir, police say
3 years, 3 months ago

No criminal probe into Princess Diana’s BBC interview with Martin Bashir, police say

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A criminal investigation will not be launched into BBC journalist …

BBC ‘set to pay £1.5m to charity’ over Martin Bashir scandal
3 years, 4 months ago

BBC ‘set to pay £1.5m to charity’ over Martin Bashir scandal

The Independent  

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Martin Bashir: Diana interview scandal ‘absolute horror story,’ admits former BBC boss
3 years, 6 months ago

Martin Bashir: Diana interview scandal ‘absolute horror story,’ admits former BBC boss

The Independent  

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Why 1995 Princess Diana Interview Has Reopened A Can Of Worms For BBC
3 years, 7 months ago

Why 1995 Princess Diana Interview Has Reopened A Can Of Worms For BBC

News 18  

Fresh findings that a BBC staffer used dubious means to scoop an interview with the late Lady Diana have led to harsh criticism from her sons Princes William and Harry and put the spotlight back on trial-by-media coverage of celebrities. This hasn’t happened before.” Embattled and isolated, it was the UK public broadcaster BBC’s Panorama programme that saw Diana come …

Former BBC Head Quits Gallery Job Amid Diana Interview Fallout
3 years, 7 months ago

Former BBC Head Quits Gallery Job Amid Diana Interview Fallout

News 18  

Tony Hall, who was director of BBC news and current affairs at the time of the public broadcaster’s explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana, resigned Saturday as board chairman of Britain’s National Gallery. The 126-page report by retired Judge John Dyson, published Thursday, found the internal BBC investigation had covered up deceitful behavior by Bashir, who was little-known as a …

Princes William, Harry hit out at BBC for ‘deceit’ in obtaining Diana interview
3 years, 7 months ago

Princes William, Harry hit out at BBC for ‘deceit’ in obtaining Diana interview

Hindustan Times  

Britain’s Prince William accused the BBC of failing his mother Princess Diana and poisoning her relationship with Prince Charles after an inquiry found a journalist for the broadcaster deceitfully obtained an interview with her in 1995. William’s rebuke to the public broadcaster comes after a report published on Thursday said the inquiry found that BBC journalist Martin Bashir used deceit …

Martin Bashir BBC news live: Latest as Police consider criminal probe into Diana interview
3 years, 7 months ago

Martin Bashir BBC news live: Latest as Police consider criminal probe into Diana interview

The Independent  

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Prince William’s full statement on BBC’s Martin Bashir and Princess Diana interview
3 years, 7 months ago

Prince William’s full statement on BBC’s Martin Bashir and Princess Diana interview

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The Me You Can't See: Harry Talks about Therapy, Prince Charles
3 years, 7 months ago

The Me You Can't See: Harry Talks about Therapy, Prince Charles

The Quint  

In the latest docuseries, he said that he stopped approaching his family because he realized that he was 'not going to get from my family what he needs'. He recalled something his father Prince Charles had said to both him and his brother William, and said, "My father used to say to me when I was younger, to both William …

BBC, Martin Bashir Apologise for ‘Deceitful’ Diana Interview
3 years, 7 months ago

BBC, Martin Bashir Apologise for ‘Deceitful’ Diana Interview

The Quint  

The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, has accused the BBC of failing his mother Princess Diana and harming her relationship with husband Prince Charles. An inquiry found that BBC journalist Martin Bashir used 'deceitful' means to obtain an interview with Diana in 1995. “The BBC should have made greater effort to get to the bottom of what happened at the …

Prince William and Prince Harry condemn BBC over 1995 Princess Diana interview
3 years, 7 months ago

Prince William and Prince Harry condemn BBC over 1995 Princess Diana interview

India Today  

Prince William and his brother Prince Harry on Thursday issued strongly worded statements criticising the BBC and British media for unethical practices after an investigation concluded that one of the broadcaster’s journalists used “deceitful behavior” to secure Princess Diana’s most explosive TV interview in 1995. “It brings indescribable sadness to know that the BBC’s failures contributed significantly to her fear, …

Princes William, Harry Issue Blistering Statements Against 'Deceitful' BBC Interview
3 years, 7 months ago

Princes William, Harry Issue Blistering Statements Against 'Deceitful' BBC Interview

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Prince William and Prince Harry issued separate, emotionally charged statements on Thursday, slamming the BBC and now-former BBC journalist Martin Bashir for the “deceitful way” the outlet obtained an interview with their mother, the late Princess Diana, in 1995. “The interview was a major contribution to making my parents’ relationship worse and has since hurt countless others.” …

Princess Diana: BBC apologises after inquiry finds Martin Bashir ‘deceit’ over interview
3 years, 7 months ago

Princess Diana: BBC apologises after inquiry finds Martin Bashir ‘deceit’ over interview

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BBC Apologises for 'Deception' 25 Years after Explosive Diana Interview
3 years, 7 months ago

BBC Apologises for 'Deception' 25 Years after Explosive Diana Interview

News 18  

The BBC on Thursday made a “full and unconditional apology” after an independent report found that journalist Martin Bashir used “deception” to secure an explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana. “The indirect and real target of Mr Bashir’s deceptions was Princess Diana,” wrote retired senior judge John Dyson following a six-month investigation. Dyson said he was “satisfied” that Bashir showed …

Why is Explosive 1995 Princess Diana Interview with BBC Being Inquired for Wrongdoing? All You Need to Know
4 years, 1 month ago

Why is Explosive 1995 Princess Diana Interview with BBC Being Inquired for Wrongdoing? All You Need to Know

News 18  

The bombshell 1995 BBC interview with Princess Diana where the royal revealed several intimate details about her personal life and relationship with Prince Charles is in news again. The news organisation is in crisis after news investigations revealed that Bashir had used unfair means to get Diana to appear for the interview. The explosive interview came months after Prince Charles’s …

Panorama reporter astonished inquiry won't investigate 'cover-up' at BBC after Diana interview
4 years, 1 month ago

Panorama reporter astonished inquiry won't investigate 'cover-up' at BBC after Diana interview

Daily Mail  

Tom Mangold was a leading light of Panorama at the time of the world scoop A distinguished veteran BBC reporter has expressed his astonishment that the inquiry into Martin Bashir will not investigate a 'cover-up' at the Corporation after the 1995 interview with Princess Diana. The BBC has been forced to launch an investigation into claims that Martin Bashir told …

Prince William welcomes probe into BBC 1995 Princess Diana interview
4 years, 1 month ago

Prince William welcomes probe into BBC 1995 Princess Diana interview

Live Mint  

Prince William has called an investigation into claims that his mother Princess Diana was tricked into agreeing her bombshell 1995 BBC interview a "step in the right direction". The late princess' brother, Charles Spencer, has alleged the flagship "Panorama" programme reporter who conducted the interview, Martin Bashir, showed him faked documents to persuade his sister to take part. She famously …

BBC to Conduct Probe into Princess Diana Interview Which Revealed 'Third Person' in her Royal Marriage
4 years, 1 month ago

BBC to Conduct Probe into Princess Diana Interview Which Revealed 'Third Person' in her Royal Marriage

News 18  

The BBC announced Wednesday the immediate start of an investigation into how it obtained an explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana that lifted the lid on her troubled marriage to Prince Charles. The corporation said it had approved the appointment of former Supreme Court judge John Dyson to lead the probe, which comes after calls from the late princess’ brother, …

BBC names ex-judge to lead probe into 1995 Diana interview
4 years, 1 month ago

BBC names ex-judge to lead probe into 1995 Diana interview

The Independent  

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BBC Diana Panorama probe appoints ex-judge to lead investigation
4 years, 1 month ago

BBC Diana Panorama probe appoints ex-judge to lead investigation

Daily Mail  

The BBC has appointed one of Britain's most decorated former judges 'to get to the truth' about whether Martin Bashir conned Princess Diana into their notorious 1995 Panorama interview - and if his bosses covered any dirty tricks up. The BBC approved Lord Dyson's appointment this afternoon after new Director General Tim Davie ordered an independent inquiry into allegations Mr …

Princess Diana was never forgiven for fallout from Panorama, PATRICK JEPHSON reveals
4 years, 1 month ago

Princess Diana was never forgiven for fallout from Panorama, PATRICK JEPHSON reveals

Daily Mail  

In Saturday's Mail, Princess Diana's long-standing private secretary Patrick Jephson laid bare the dark tactics the BBC's Martin Bashir used to secure his notorious Panorama interview with the Princess. Princess Diana with Patrick Jephson in 1996, her private secretary So there would be no more official overseas tours by the UK's most popular and charismatic, not to mention photogenic, super-envoy. …

The Diana Interview – Revenge of a Princess, review: It’s a slog before the mini bombshell is dropped
4 years, 2 months ago

The Diana Interview – Revenge of a Princess, review: It’s a slog before the mini bombshell is dropped

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Princess Diana's BBC Panorama interview faces new allegations of journalistic malpractice
4 years, 2 months ago

Princess Diana's BBC Panorama interview faces new allegations of journalistic malpractice

ABC  

This month 25 years ago, the world watched on as Diana, Princess of Wales, went on the BBC and did something no other royal dared to do. New allegations of journalistic malpractice have been levelled against the BBC over the interview, as Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer — also the ninth Earl Spencer — claimed she had been deceived to …

Earl Spencer's damning dossier: Crisis for BBC bosses as damning transcripts revealed
4 years, 2 months ago

Earl Spencer's damning dossier: Crisis for BBC bosses as damning transcripts revealed

Daily Mail  

The 32 jaw-dropping smears peddled by Martin Bashir to clinch his sensational Princess Diana scoop can be revealed today. The Spencer files: In Earl's own notes, Martin Bashir's lies included Prince Edward had AIDS, Queen was ill with heart problems and Prince Charles and his sons' nanny were in love and on a secret holiday, writes RICHARD KAY by Richard …

Princess Diana's brother criticises BBC over handling of Panorama inquiry
4 years, 2 months ago

Princess Diana's brother criticises BBC over handling of Panorama inquiry

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Earl Spencer says Martin Bashir showed him false bank statements, relating to alleged payments …

BBC boss shut me out of probe into dirty tricks used to land Diana interview, says Earl Spencer
4 years, 2 months ago

BBC boss shut me out of probe into dirty tricks used to land Diana interview, says Earl Spencer

Daily Mail  

Earl Spencer yesterday accused the BBC of dodging the 'ugly truth' about its historic interview with his sister Princess Diana. Princess Diana with her brother Earl Charles Spencer at the Birthright Ball The Princess of Wales during her Panorama interview with BBC journalist Martin Bashir in 1995 He claims that Bashir peddled vile and slanderous claims about senior royals and …

Earl Spencer says BBC hasn't properly apologised over Princess Diana interview
4 years, 2 months ago

Earl Spencer says BBC hasn't properly apologised over Princess Diana interview

Daily Mail  

Charles Spencer today accused the BBC of failing to properly apologise to him as the row deepened over its historic interview with his late sister Princess Diana. Princess Diana, pictured during her historic BBC interview with journalist Martin Bashir in 1995 Diana's brother Charles Spencer today accused the BBC of failing to properly apologise to him Former BBC director-general Lord …

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