Martin Clunes on Huw Edwards Drama: Humor & Hidden Side

0:00Actor Martin Cloon stars as disgraced former BBC newsreader Hugh Edwards in a new drama called Power, The Downfall of Hugh Edwards. It airs tonight on Channel 5 from 9pm to 10.50pm. His co-star, James Buckley, known from other projects, recently shared what it's like. Working with the veteran actor on set, the film dives into Edward Scandal, where he got suspended from the BBC in 2023. Last year, he admitted to having 41 indecent images of children send via WhatsApp, leading to a six-month suspended sentence. Buckley praised Cloon's as absolutely amazing to work with, but pointed out one awful downside, his constant joking around, which can really annoy the cast. Cloon's himself owned up to it, saying his humor sometimes gets on everyone's nerves. To prepare, Cloon studied old clips of Edwards outside news broadcasts, noticing a stronger Welsh accent and different rhythms in his speech. He wanted to capture the hidden side of the public figure, not just the on-screen persona.

1:03The drama aims to unpack how someone so visible could lead such a double life, raising tough questions about trust in those we see nightly on our screens. Stay informed with Lester News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.