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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Isobel Lewis

REVEALED: Huw edwards plans comeback documentary blaming mental illness for his downfall | Rare Historical Photos

  • Huw Edwards is reportedly planning a public comeback, including a potential documentary, following a Channel 5 drama depicting his fall from grace.
  • The former newsreader, who pleaded guilty in 2024 to receiving and making indecent images of children, condemned the Channel 5 programme and stated his intention to produce his “own account”.
  • Reports suggest Edwards' documentary would claim mental illness was a crucial factor in his behaviour.
  • He has enlisted publicist Barry Tomes, who is working voluntarily and stated Edwards was already planning to tell his story before the drama prompted an earlier response.
  • Tomes, who appeared on Good Morning Britain, indicated his role is to investigate why the events occurred and assured that any project would present a full and complete account.

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