5 has ordered a new drama about the downfall of newsreader Huw Edwards from Wonderhood Studios.
The drama, with a working title of Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, will see Martin Clunes take on the role of Edwards. This will be Wonderhood’s first scripted drama project.
The show will depict how the once highly respected newsreader was found to have groomed a 17-year-old boy and the scandal, and suspended sentence, that followed after police charged Edwards with making indecent images of children.
Ben Frow, chief content officer at 5, said: “This is an important and shocking story of how a man in a position of power and trust betrayed that status.
“By gaining exclusive access to the key individuals involved and those who investigated the story, we explore the human cost behind the headlines.”
The drama is commissioned by Guy Davies and Paul Testar, and co-produced with Krempelwood. The director is Michael Samuels (The Windermere Children, Any Human Heart) and it’s written by Mark Burt (The Trial). The producer is Angie Daniell (A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, Vigil), the casting director is Jenny Duffy, the factual producer is Louise Kentleton and director of production is Lianne Hickey. The executive producers are Samantha Anstiss and Tom Garton.
Picture: 5 Broadcasting Limited/Matt Towers/Wonderhood Studios/Paramount
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