For years, Huw Edwards appeared to be the very picture of respectability - and now that facade has crumbled. Behind closed doors, the father of five was concealing a dark secret, which came to light by chance during a police probe relating to convicted paedophile Alex Williams, who sent Edwards indecent images of children in a vile WhatsApp group. In November 2023, the BBC was informed 'in confidence' that Edwards, once regarded as one of the broadcaster's most admired employees, had been 'arrested on suspicion of serious offences'.
After being charged on June 26, Edwards appeared at a hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court on July 31, where he stood accused of making seven Category A - the worst category - indecent images of children, as well as 12 Category B, and 22 Category C images. He pleaded guilty to all charges. As the 63-year-old's double life unravelled, longtime BBC News at Ten viewers were horrified by the revelations that emerged.
Edwards' coverage of high-profile historic events had long been woven into the public consciousness, and former fans had even called for him to receive a knighthood for his reportage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's funeral. For those who knew Edwards away from his newsdesk, the shock will likely be far greater. And now he's issued an apology to his family in court today as he awaits sentencing.
Defence barrister Philip Evans KC told the court that Edwards was "truly sorry" for how he had "damaged his family and his loved ones". Evans.