I watched Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards last night, and everyone’s talking about Martin Clunes! He’s getting amazing reviews for playing Huw, even though the story itself was really difficult to watch. It’s clear a lot of people thought he did a fantastic job bringing that story to life.
The TV movie shows how Huw Edwards’ career ended after he was taken off air by the BBC in July 2023. He quit his job as a newsreader in April 2024 after a scandal revealed he had pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children.
The new drama, directed by Michael Samuels and written by Mark Burt, launched on Channel 5 Tuesday night and has already received positive feedback, with many viewers impressed by Martin Clunes’ performance in what’s been described as a moving and difficult film.
One viewer praised Martin Clunes’ performance as Huw Edwards in tonight’s show on Channel 5, sharing on X: “Martin Clunes brilliant as Huw Edwards in tonight’s programme on @channel5_tv.”
I saw another viewer comment on the Huw Edwards situation, and they really hit the nail on the head. They said it’s super intense and hard to look away, and asked what makes it so captivating. It’s just… watching someone you used to really respect fall so far and in such a messy way is just really unsettling, isn’t it?
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One viewer commented on how fantastic Martin Clunes is, but also expressed surprise at seeing such a kind person portray such a villainous character. They found the interaction between the characters deeply moving.
Viewers were highly impressed with Martin Clunes’ portrayal, with one commenting he was doing an “excellent job,” and another asking, “How does Martin Clunes do this? It’s uncanny.”
Viewers are praising Martin Clunes’ performance as chilling and masterful, with one calling it a “career-defining” turn in the gripping and unsettling drama.
After presenting BBC News at Ten for two decades, Huw Edwards has publicly voiced his disapproval of the recent drama, sharing his thoughts through a statement published by MailOnline.
Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards is streaming on 5.
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