Huw Edwards: BBC apologises to family at centre of TV presenter scandal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Huw Edwards: BBC apologises to family at centre of TV presenter scandal

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 The BBC has said it apologised to the family at the centre of the Huw Edwards scandal after a review into their complaints process was published. A review into how non-editorial complaints are handled at the BBC was commissioned in the wake of the scandal in July “The report identifies specific process shortcomings in the presenter case. “Where the review identifies process improvements we accept those in full, and we are delivering on an action plan with a number of enhancements already in place.” Mr Edwards has been off air for seven months after being suspended in July over the allegations and speculation remains about his future at the BBC as it prepares for a general election this year. In light of the report, the BBC said planned improvements to their non-editorial complaints process included; greater consistency across teams in how complaints are dealt with, better use of technology to manage complaints and work to ensure there are sufficient resources across specialist teams dealing with complaints.

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Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards avoids jail over indecent images of children on phone
3 months, 1 week ago

Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards avoids jail over indecent images of children on phone

Hindustan Times  

LONDON — Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the most prominent media figures in Britain, was given a suspended prison sentence Monday for indecent images of children on his phone. Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards arrives for sentencing at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, Britain, September 16, 2024. Edwards had been one of the BBC’s …

ALISON BOSHOFF: Jealous Huw Edwards was 'poison' in BBC newsroom, claim ex-colleagues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

ALISON BOSHOFF: Jealous Huw Edwards was 'poison' in BBC newsroom, claim ex-colleagues

Daily Mail  

There is understandable shock in the BBC newsroom after former anchor Huw Edwards admitted child pornography charges in court last week. Highly-paid Huw Edwards would complain bitterly in private about the pay cut he was forced to take in 2018, following a row over gender pay inequality One issue which rankled was Huw's belief that colleague Fiona Bruce hugely outearned …

BBC is paying for therapy for vulnerable woman who complained about Huw Edwards over online messages
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC is paying for therapy for vulnerable woman who complained about Huw Edwards over online messages

Daily Mail  

The BBC is paying for therapy for a vulnerable woman who complained twice about Huw Edwards' messaging her online. The issue was reportedly raised with the broadcaster after Edwards failed to cease messaging despite pleas from the woman, known only as Rachel. To prove that it was in fact Edwards engaging in the messages, Rachel told him to wear a …

Huw Edwards invited me to share his hotel room before Prince Philip's funeral, says young male TV worker
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Huw Edwards invited me to share his hotel room before Prince Philip's funeral, says young male TV worker

Daily Mail  

Huw Edwards suggested a junior colleague could stay over in his BBC-funded hotel suite on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral and sent a picture of the room including the bed, it was reported today. A young BBC worker claims that Huw Edwards invited him to stay in his hotel suite on the eve of presenting coverage of Prince Philip's …

The shocking case of BBC's Huw Edwards and child abuse images – Firstpost
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The shocking case of BBC's Huw Edwards and child abuse images – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards, known for covering major national events, has pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children. With sentencing set for September 16, the broadcaster faces scrutiny over its handling of the scandal and its internal procedures Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards walks outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, ahead of his court hearing after being charged …

Huw Edwards 'messaged lads in the BBC newsroom for drinks for years': Insider claims corporation bosses may have turned a blind eye to paedophile presenter's behaviour to 'protect the star'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Huw Edwards 'messaged lads in the BBC newsroom for drinks for years': Insider claims corporation bosses may have turned a blind eye to paedophile presenter's behaviour to 'protect the star'

Daily Mail  

Huw Edwards messaged 'lads in the newsroom for drinks' for years, a BBC insider has claimed. A BBC insider claimed that bosses at the corporation may have 'turned a blind eye' to the star's behaviour within the newsroom in order to 'protect' him. Huw Edwards messaged 'lads in the newsroom for drinks' for years, a BBC insider has claimed Edwards …

BBC chief Tim Davie to be hauled in for urgent talks with ministers over Huw Edwards scandal which saw the disgraced presenter paid £200,000 AFTER his arrest over child abuse images
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC chief Tim Davie to be hauled in for urgent talks with ministers over Huw Edwards scandal which saw the disgraced presenter paid £200,000 AFTER his arrest over child abuse images

Daily Mail  

BBC chief Tim Davie is set to be hauled in for urgent talks with ministers in the wake of disgraced presenter Huw Edwards admitting to accessing indecent photographs of children. BBC director general Tim Davie signed a statement from the broadcaster which claimed it would have dismissed the presenter 'immediately' if he was charged while still an employee at the …

Huw Edwards, former BBC presenter, pleads guilty to making indecent images of children
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Huw Edwards, former BBC presenter, pleads guilty to making indecent images of children

LA Times  

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards was suspended last year after he was accused of paying a 17-year-old for explicit images. Huw Edwards, a former top BBC presenter who was suspended from his duties last year, pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of making indecent images of children, London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed to The Times. After receiving a final “Category A” …

Huw Edwards issued ‘warning over online conduct’ two years before scandal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Huw Edwards issued ‘warning over online conduct’ two years before scandal

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 The BBC warned presenter Huw Edwards about his online conduct …

BBC staff will be 'relieved' Huw Edwards has finally resigned on 'medical advice' after News at Ten anchor was 'paid half a million a year to do absolutely nothing' following 'damaging' sex pics scand
8 months ago

BBC staff will be 'relieved' Huw Edwards has finally resigned on 'medical advice' after News at Ten anchor was 'paid half a million a year to do absolutely nothing' following 'damaging' sex pics scand

Daily Mail  

There is 'relief' among BBC staff that Huw Edwards resigned after he was being paid in full while he was suspended following the sex photo scandal, a TV executive says. There is 'relief' among BBC staff that Huw Edwards resigned after he was being paid in full while he was suspended following the sex photo scandal, a TV executive claimed …

'Huw Edwards is due to leave the BBC on medical advice': Moment newsreader on BBC News Channel reports presenter had resigned nine months after he was suspended following sex pics scandal
8 months ago

'Huw Edwards is due to leave the BBC on medical advice': Moment newsreader on BBC News Channel reports presenter had resigned nine months after he was suspended following sex pics scandal

Daily Mail  

This is the moment a shocked BBC News Channel presenter revealed Huw Edwards had resigned after being suspended nine months ago amid a sex photos scandal. BBC News presenter Sarah Campbell announced the breaking news of Huw Edwards' departure from the corporation live on air at 2pm today Huw Edwards is quitting following medical advice from his doctors, today's BBC …

Huw Edwards: Timeline of BBC presenter scandal as star steps away from corporation
8 months ago

Huw Edwards: Timeline of BBC presenter scandal as star steps away from corporation

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. A statement said: “New allegations were put to us on Thursday of a different …

Huw Edwards resigns from £439,000-a-year BBC News at Ten role on 'medical advice' nine months after he was suspended over sex pics scandal: 40-year veteran gets NO payoff - but was being paid in full
8 months ago

Huw Edwards resigns from £439,000-a-year BBC News at Ten role on 'medical advice' nine months after he was suspended over sex pics scandal: 40-year veteran gets NO payoff - but was being paid in full

Daily Mail  

Huw Edwards has today resigned from his £439,000-a-year job at the BBC because of 'medical advice' from his doctors, the corporation has revealed. Nine months on he has left the BBC on health grounds The broadcaster, 62, announced that the Queen had died in September 2022 In a statement released by Mr Edward's wife Vicky Flind last year, she said …

Revealed: Huw Edwards is set to be announced as the BBC's top news earner on £435k salary - despite suspension over sex pics scandal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: Huw Edwards is set to be announced as the BBC's top news earner on £435k salary - despite suspension over sex pics scandal

Daily Mail  

BBC staff are 'frustrated' at delays to the Huw Edwards investigation, as it emerges the star is expected to be named as the Corporation's highest-paid newsreader even though he has not worked since July. Details over the six-figure salary for Huw Edwards will be revealed in this summer's annual report, despite his suspension over the £35,000 sex pic scandal. Huw …

BBC apologises for not escalating inquiry against star presenter Huw Edwards over the issue of sexual exploitation of a minor
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC apologises for not escalating inquiry against star presenter Huw Edwards over the issue of sexual exploitation of a minor

Op India  

On 27th February, it was reported that BBC apologised to the parents of a young person who complained the now-suspended BBC presenter Huw Edwards in the matter related to cash for explicit photos. She said, “The initial complaint in this case was not escalated quickly enough to senior management, and we have apologised to the complainant for this.” BBC apologised …

BBC apologises to family at centre of Huw Edwards scandal over way complaint was handled
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC apologises to family at centre of Huw Edwards scandal over way complaint was handled

Daily Mail  

The BBC has apologised to the family of the young person at the centre of the Huw Edwards explicit images allegations, after a review looked at how it handled the complaint about the star. Huw Edwards was suspended last July over claims he paid thousands of pounds to the teen for sexually explicit photos Edwards, who was last on screen …

Suspended presenter Huw Edwards ‘too unwell to discuss future at BBC’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Suspended presenter Huw Edwards ‘too unwell to discuss future at BBC’

The Independent  

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Huw Edwards 'unfit' for BBC talks about his future six months after being suspended over sex pic scandal
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Huw Edwards 'unfit' for BBC talks about his future six months after being suspended over sex pic scandal

Daily Mail  

BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards remains 'unfit' to hold talks about his future - six months after being suspended over allegations he exchanged sexual images to a teenager. BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards remains 'unfit' to hold talks about his future - six months after being suspended over a string of allegations Edwards, who was last on screen on July 5, was …

The Met Police refuses to say whether its officers are still investigating BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards
1 year ago

The Met Police refuses to say whether its officers are still investigating BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards

Daily Mail  

Huw Edwards was identified by his wife as the presenter at centre of allegations BBC is also yet to conclude its inquiries, which has prompted speculation Scotland Yard faced a secrecy row yesterday after refusing to say whether its officers are still investigating BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards. Huw Edwards was suspended by the corporation earlier this year after it was …

MPs raise questions over The Sun and BBC’s reporting of Huw Edwards allegations
1 year, 4 months ago

MPs raise questions over The Sun and BBC’s reporting of Huw Edwards allegations

The Independent  

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MPs write to The Sun over Huw Edwards coverage and Dan Wootton investigation
1 year, 4 months ago

MPs write to The Sun over Huw Edwards coverage and Dan Wootton investigation

The Independent  

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BBC defends news channel’s coverage of Huw Edwards allegations after complaints
1 year, 5 months ago

BBC defends news channel’s coverage of Huw Edwards allegations after complaints

The Independent  

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Explained | BBC presenter scandal: A look at timeline of events, allegations & media response
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | BBC presenter scandal: A look at timeline of events, allegations & media response

The Hindu  

The story so far: TheBritish Broadcasting Corporation’s star news presenter Huw Edwards is at the centre of a scandal over paying for sexually explicit photos. While his identity was initially kept hidden when the scandal broke, Mr. Edwards’ wife Vicky Flind issued a statement on July 12, revealing him to be the accused BBC presenter. On July 7, The Sun …

BBC boss tells peers: There was huge pressure on us to name Huw Edwards
1 year, 5 months ago

BBC boss tells peers: There was huge pressure on us to name Huw Edwards

The Independent  

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Peers to grill BBC bosses about governance following Huw Edwards furore
1 year, 5 months ago

Peers to grill BBC bosses about governance following Huw Edwards furore

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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Huw Edwards latest news: BBC bosses warn staff against ‘damaging’ gossip about suspended presenter
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards latest news: BBC bosses warn staff against ‘damaging’ gossip about suspended presenter

The Independent  

✕ Close The BBC has resumed its investigation into Huw Edwards after the newsreader was identified by his wife as the BBC presenter at the heart of a sex scandal Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter …

Jeremy Vine agrees deal with Twitter user who wrongly named him in presenter row
1 year, 5 months ago

Jeremy Vine agrees deal with Twitter user who wrongly named him in presenter row

The Independent  

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BBC’s Dead Ringers lampoons Huw Edwards scandal
1 year, 5 months ago

BBC’s Dead Ringers lampoons Huw Edwards scandal

The Independent  

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Huw Edwards: Timeline of BBC presenter scandal as wife names suspended star
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards: Timeline of BBC presenter scandal as wife names suspended star

The Independent  

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Farrukh Dhondy | A sordid tale in UK as top BBC presenter lands in huge scandal
1 year, 5 months ago

Farrukh Dhondy | A sordid tale in UK as top BBC presenter lands in huge scandal

Deccan Chronicle  

“The heart is merely a muscle It cannot be broken But lovers say it can To feel its pain as a token Of the suffering that’s caused When continuity breaks Through jealousy, betrayal Or emotional earthquakes…” From Khali Pilee Bom, by Bachchoo Huw Edwards, the chief and respected presenter of the BBC’s flagship Ten O’clock News, a singular summary of …

Hiss and tell: Was Rupert Murdoch’s hatred of the BBC behind The Sun’s Huw Edwards exposé?
1 year, 5 months ago

Hiss and tell: Was Rupert Murdoch’s hatred of the BBC behind The Sun’s Huw Edwards exposé?

The Independent  

In 2009, a married footballer, known only to the outside world as MJN, had an affair with a lingerie model. It was less, “We name the Guilty Man” than, “Would someone else mind naming him instead?” They must have anticipated that – if not the BBC itself – social media would do the rest. So, it’s an asymmetric war between …

Huw Edwards’s wife deserves praise for finally naming him in BBC presenter scandal, says expert
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards’s wife deserves praise for finally naming him in BBC presenter scandal, says expert

The Independent  

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Did veteran BBC anchor Huw Edwards pay teen for sexual photos?
1 year, 5 months ago

Did veteran BBC anchor Huw Edwards pay teen for sexual photos?

Hindustan Times  

There's no evidence to show that BBC presenter Huw Edwards who allegedly paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos committed a crime, London police said. This comes after Huw Edwards' wife identified him as the presenter remained unnamed for a week since The Sun newspaper reported that the presenter had been allowed to remain on air even after the mother …

What the papers say – July 13
1 year, 5 months ago

What the papers say – July 13

The Independent  

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The torrent of shocking allegations against Huw Edwards...
1 year, 5 months ago

The torrent of shocking allegations against Huw Edwards...

Daily Mail  

It was Huw Edwards' own BBC News colleagues whose revelations added to an ever-growing torrent of shocking claims. It was Huw Edwards' own BBC News colleagues whose revelations added to an ever-growing torrent of shocking claims 20-year-old 'drug addict' This was the first person to be linked to the star. They were 'put under pressure to meet up, but never …

Huw Edwards to receive in-patient hospital care for ‘foreseeable future’ – wife
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards to receive in-patient hospital care for ‘foreseeable future’ – wife

The Independent  

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Huw Edwards in hospital as he is named in BBC sex scandal
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards in hospital as he is named in BBC sex scandal

The Independent  

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Huw Edwards, the BBC Presenter Caught in Explicit Images Row: What You Need to Know
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards, the BBC Presenter Caught in Explicit Images Row: What You Need to Know

News 18  

Veteran news anchor Huw Edwards was on Wednesday revealed by his wife as the BBC presenter accused of paying for explicit images but police said no criminal offence had been committed. Confirming his identity, Edwards’ wife Vicky Flind said her husband was “suffering from serious mental health issues” and was now “receiving in-patient hospital care where he will stay for …

How Huw Edwards scandal unfolded: From initial allegations last week to his naming
1 year, 5 months ago

How Huw Edwards scandal unfolded: From initial allegations last week to his naming

Daily Mail  

From initial allegations last week to being named by his wife publicly tonight, this is how the Huw Edwards scandal unfolded. Here is a full timeline of the scandal that has engulfed the BBC, based on what we know so far: Mr Edwards' wife Vicky Flind issued a shock statement tonight on his behalf and revealed the her husband, 61, …

BBC presenter Huw Edwards receiving in-patient hospital care, wife says
1 year, 5 months ago

BBC presenter Huw Edwards receiving in-patient hospital care, wife says

The Independent  

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Huw Edwards hit with fresh claims of 'inappropriate behaviour'
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards hit with fresh claims of 'inappropriate behaviour'

Daily Mail  

Huw Edwards has been named by his wife as the presenter linked to allegations Huw Edwards allegedly sent 'inappropriate and flirtatious' messages to BBC colleagues, it has been revealed, as the corporation urged staff with 'any concerns' to come forward. Huw Edwards faces fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour from his own BBC colleagues, with one claiming ' they felt it …

Who is BBC news presenter Huw Edwards: Inside the star's life and career
1 year, 5 months ago

Who is BBC news presenter Huw Edwards: Inside the star's life and career

Daily Mail  

Huw Edwards is one of the most recognisable faces on British television, anchoring coverage of major national events and presenting the BBC's News At Ten. Huw Edwards is one of the most recognisable faces in British television - and announced the Queen had died in September 2022 Edwards, who was born in Bridgend and brought up in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, joined …

Huw Edwards' wife's statement in full as she names BBC star
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards' wife's statement in full as she names BBC star

Daily Mail  

Vicky Flind, the wife of Huw Edwards, has released a statement naming her husband as the BBC star facing allegations over the '35k sex pics scandal' out of 'concern for his mental wellbeing'. Vicky Flind, the wife of Huw Edwards, has released a statement naming her husband as the BBC star facing allegations over the '35k sex pics scandal' out …

Huw Edwards' wife Vicky Flind names him as BBC star at centre of '£35k sex pics scandal'
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards' wife Vicky Flind names him as BBC star at centre of '£35k sex pics scandal'

Daily Mail  

61-year-old father-of-five named by his wife as the presenter in BBC scandal. It comes as the Metropolitan Police said this evening that no criminal offence has been committed by the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images. Mr Edwards has been named by his wife Vicky Flind as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually …

Huw Edwards is the ‘BBC presenter’ accused of paying teen over $45,000 for explicit images
1 year, 5 months ago

Huw Edwards is the ‘BBC presenter’ accused of paying teen over $45,000 for explicit images

LA Times  

Huw Edwards’ wife released a statement Wednesday that confirmed Edwards as the elusive “BBC presenter” under investigation for an alleged sexting scandal. Jeremy Vine also defended his innocence, tweeting, “Just to say I’m very much looking forward to hosting my radio show on Monday – whoever the ‘BBC Presenter’ in the news is, I have the same message for you …

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