What did the BBC do wrong in Diana interview?

When questioned by BBC bosses, Mr Bashir admitted having the statements mocked up, but repeatedly denied showing these documents to Earl Spencer. The report says Mr Bashir “lied and maintained the lie until he realised that it was no longer sustainable.

How did the BBC deceive Princess Diana?

According to the inquiry report, Bashir had shown fake bank statements to Spencer, falsely suggesting that two senior aides were being paid to keep her under surveillance. Dyson found that Bashir used fake documents to deceive Spencer into introducing the journalist to the princes.

Where can I watch Diana’s interview?

BBC iPlayer – Panorama – Princess Diana, Martin Bashir and the BBC.

What was Bashir’s deceit?

Among his actions, Bashir faked bank statements to win the trust of Earl Spencer and, ultimately, Diana, then went on to lie to senior BBC executives who investigated his practices at the time.

Is Martin Bashir still working for the BBC?

Bashir left the BBC in 1999 but was rehired as religion correspondent in late 2016, despite the history of controversy and allegations about the methods he used to obtain the Diana interview that made him a star. He was later promoted to religion editor.

Is Martin Bashir married?

Deborah Bashir
Martin Bashir/Spouse

Does Martin Bashir still work for BBC?

How old was Diana Spencer when died?

36 years (1961–1997)
Diana, Princess of Wales/Age at death

How did Martin Bashir get Diana interview?

He showed the fake documents to Earl Spencer, to gain his trust so he would introduce Bashir to his sister, the report found. By gaining access to Diana in this way, Bashir was then able to persuade her to agree to give the interview.

Is Martin Bashir Pakistani?

Early life and education. Bashir was born and raised in Wandsworth, London, to liberal Muslim parents from Pakistan. His father had served in the Royal Navy during World War II.

When did Martin Bashir leave BBC?

BBC religious affairs correspondent He left the BBC on 14 May 2021 after a period of ill health and shortly before the publication of a report from an inquiry into his 1995 interview with Diana, Princess of Wales.

Why did the BBC lie about Princess Diana’s interview?

The BBC has made an “unconditional apology” over the way it obtained an interview with Diana, Princess of Wales in 1995. An independent inquiry by Lord Dyson, a former senior judge, found journalist Martin Bashir used deception to secure the interview and then lied to BBC managers.

How many people watched Princess Diana’s 1995 interview with Bashir Hussain?

Diana’s BBC interview – Broadcast on BBC One on 20 November 1995, the interview was watched by more than 20m people – At the time Princess Diana had been separated from Prince Charles for three years and they divorced the following year – She famously told Bashir there were “three of us” in the marriage, referring to Camilla Parker Bowles

Who has the BBC written an apology letter to for Princess Diana?

As well as Diana’s sons, the BBC has also written apologies to Prince Charles and Diana’s brother Earl Spencer. It is also returning all awards the interview received, including a TV Bafta won in 1996. What is the Diana interview row all about?

Why did Princess Diana’s brother pay for Bashir to meet her?

These appeared to show payments by a newspaper group to a former member of staff of Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother. The Dyson report says this was to gain Earl Spencer’s confidence, so he would introduce Mr Bashir to Diana.