Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards

2026 1h 30m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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Docudrama following the downfall of BBC Presenter Huw Edwards.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Martin Clunes
Huw Edwards
Osian Morgan
Ryan Davies
Sian Reese-Williams
Carys Davies
Jason Hughes
Mick Granger
Chanel Cresswell
Scarlet Howes
Aisha-May Hunte
Sasha
Ben Bishop
Ben O'Driscoll
Clare Calbraith
Victoria Newton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Samuels
Writers: Mark Burt
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Samuels, shot by Sam Thomas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dan Jones. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard Cox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Martin Clunes and Osian Morgan and Sian Reese-Williams carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt39314315 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Samuels directs. Sam Thomas behind the camera. Dan Jones scores. Richard Cox cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Michael Samuels, shot by Sam Thomas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Dan Jones. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Richard Cox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Martin Clunes and Osian Morgan and Sian Reese-Williams carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt39314315 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.