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Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards

Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards

20261h 30m

Overview

Docudrama following the downfall of BBC Presenter Huw Edwards.

Directed by Michael Samuels
Written by Mark Burt
Produced by Angie Daniell
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Top Cast

Martin Clunes

Martin Clunes

Huw Edwards

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Osian Morgan

Ryan Davies

Sian Reese-Williams

Sian Reese-Williams

Carys Davies

Jason Hughes

Jason Hughes

Mick Granger

Chanel Cresswell

Chanel Cresswell

Scarlet Howes

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Aisha-May Hunte

Sasha

Ben Bishop

Ben Bishop

Ben O'Driscoll

Clare Calbraith

Clare Calbraith

Victoria Newton

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Joseph Loane

Alex Williams

Lorraine Burroughs

Lorraine Burroughs

Angelica Masters

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Themes & Keywords

scandaldisgracenews broadcastingbased on true events

About Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards

Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards is a drama film released in 2026 exploring themes of scandal, disgrace, news broadcasting, based on true events. Directed by Michael Samuels, it stars Martin Clunes, Osian Morgan, Sian Reese-Williams. Docudrama following the downfall of BBC Presenter Huw Edwards.

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