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 graphic designer it sidelined after he raised concerns about fake bank statements used by Martin Bashir to land an interview with Princess Diana. Earlier this year an independent review found Mr Bashir had behaved deceitfully and that the BBC’s editorial guidelines had been breached – a transgression later covered up by the corporation. Mr Wiessler’s lawyer, Louis Charalambous of Simons Muirhead Burton LLP, added: "Mr Wiessler is relieved that the BBC has now matched the director-general's fulsome apologies with appropriate financial compensation for the wrongs done to him and the profound impact they had on his and his family's life.

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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 …

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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Jeremy Vine forces Twitter user to pay out after claiming he was at centre of BBC scandal
1 year, 5 months ago

Jeremy Vine forces Twitter user to pay out after claiming he was at centre of BBC scandal

The Independent  

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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 …

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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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 …

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  

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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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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

The Independent  

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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 …

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

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

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?

The Independent  

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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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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

The Independent  

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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 …

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  

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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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