Martin Clunes as Huw Edwards

The same sort of thoughts were going through my head as I watched, whilst at the same time being blown away by the superb acting which was quite exceptional.
On the one hand I did feel that dramas such as this do serve to remind us that as a society we should be wary of putting celebrities on a pedestal and allowing them so much power and paying them such ridiculous salaries. They almost become beyond criticism ... Saville and a long list of others. They get away with too much for too long because their fame gives them such power. The disbelief impeded action.

On the other hand his family have to live with all this and a drama rubs salt in the wound.

However the suggestion that Edwards might be contemplating some sort of comeback is sickening. I do not know if that is true, but if this drama deters him, then all to the good.

There were several statements at the end that made it clear that the events portrayed were verifiable. I am sure Channel 5 covered the legal aspects to the letter.

On balance I think that this film is probably justified as a reminder that no-one is above the law and that celebrity should not blind our law enforcers as I think it sometimes does. It also reminds us of the power and importance of drama and the arts as a means of social comment and how these should be supported.

Terribly sad what Edwards did and terribly sad that this is served up to us by way of entertainment.

Yes, I know there is an off switch.

I completely agree with BlueBelle. The programme should never have been made. I’m ashamed to say I watched it, but curiosity won out. I didn’t feel it told me much I didn’t know, and I doubt if it was an accurate picture of events.

I’m surprised that Martin Clunes agreed to do it.

I think not enough thought is given to the families of these perpetrators who have to suffer the whole situation all over again when these programmes are made.

I won’t give that piece of dross anymore headspace.

BlueBelle

I’m a bit on the line here, not about the abuse but the programme itself, I watched it but I didn’t find it comfortable viewing because I m not sure how I feel about it being made into ‘entertainment’ while his 5 children are still out there having to endure the results of his behaviour and media attention It felt voyeuristic.
Why was he not criminally convicted, two police forces Met and Welsh didn’t criminally charge him. I don’t understand why they didn’t or have I got that wrong
He certainly came across as a throughly dislikable, power abuser and sexual predator , but only one side was shown
This post is not meant to support him in any way what so ever I m just not sure it should have been made
Yes Martin Clunes played the part well, if that is how Huw Edwards really is I suppose it felt unbalanced to me.

Please don’t think I m defending him I m not. It’s the programme itself I felt uncomfortable with

I agree BlueBelle. Too many awful events have been turned into dramas for us to watch from the comfort of our sofas. I can't help feeling that they trivialise events in some way.

Huw Edwards who is planning a comeback is hopping mad about this programme. Having watched this last night I can see why.
It shows him as a paedophile, plain and simple. He paid another disgusting individual for 41 Category A-C images of children, some as young as 7. This was a sick side line to his grooming of a young lad and eventually brought about his downfall. The Sun newspaper had been alerted to Edwards and his twisted dealings with young boys since 2019 but there had never been enough evidence to convict him.
I am glad that 'Ryan' who was the latest victim said at the end of the programme that he is now clean from drugs and will not let Edwards define his life going forward. Good for him. He deserves much better than to live his life in Edwards's slimy shadow.
As for planning a comeback I think Huw Edwards should slither back under his stone and count his lucky stars he came across a judge who did not have the backbone to jail him and give these young boys some justice.

I’m a bit on the line here, not about the abuse but the programme itself, I watched it but I didn’t find it comfortable viewing because I m not sure how I feel about it being made into ‘entertainment’ while his 5 children are still out there having to endure the results of his behaviour and media attention It felt voyeuristic.
Why was he not criminally convicted, two police forces Met and Welsh didn’t criminally charge him. I don’t understand why they didn’t or have I got that wrong
He certainly came across as a throughly dislikable, power abuser and sexual predator , but only one side was shown
This post is not meant to support him in any way what so ever I m just not sure it should have been made
Yes Martin Clunes played the part well, if that is how Huw Edwards really is I suppose it felt unbalanced to me.

Please don’t think I m defending him I m not. It’s the programme itself I felt uncomfortable with

I haven’t seen it but Martin Clunes is such a good actor. Whoever he plays is very believable. One of the best.

Excellent acting and Martin transformed into Edwards . Why did the judge not sentence Edwards to jail , why did he walk free ? I was surprised to see the police had him on their radar since 2019

I felt so sorry for the boy. He was bullied by his stepdad and then abused by Huw Edwards. Huw is a sick paedophile who should have been given a prison sentence. The programme left me feeling sad for the thousands of children affected by sexual grooming and abuse. I hope Ryan Davies has found peace and happiness in his life.

Superb acting indeed.
He did not come aross as a nice person. I found it disturbing.
Martin Clunes was excellent.