The shocking true story of deception, cover-ups and the Panorama scandal that betrayed Princess Diana
"Broadcast Betrayals: The BBC's Decade of Deceptions Exposed"
The title "Broadcaster Betrayals: The BBC's Decade of Deceptions Exposed" appears to refer to a new book by former BBC reporter and documentary filmmaker Andy Webb, which focuses on the scandal surrounding the 1995 Martin Bashir interview with Princess Diana.
Webb's book, also titled Dianarama, details the methods Martin Bashir used to secure the interview—including the use of forged bank statements to deceive Diana's brother, Earl Spencer—and the subsequent alleged cover-up by key players at the BBC.
Key aspects of the "deceptions" described include:
Fabricated documents: Bashir was found to have used forged bank statements to gain access to Princess Diana by suggesting her staff were betraying her.
Internal cover-up: The book and related journalism from Webb allege an elaborate cover-up within the BBC to hide what happened for years after the interview aired.
Official findings: An independent investigation led by Lord Dyson in 2021 concluded that Bashir used "deceitful conduct" and that the BBC had covered up his actions.
The book is presented as a "groundbreaking exclusive" that provides an "unrivalled insider access" narrative to the scandal, positioning itself as a key part of the historical record of the events and their impact. The narrative spans over 30 years, including legal battles in 2024 to publish related documents.
Dianarama
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dianarama-B.../dp/B0F624Q672
Edit: To Bill/Mods and co…
Perhaps the title for the thread is more fitting below… 🤷♂️
“The BBC's Decade of Deceptions Exposed”