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Earl Spencer Confronts BBC Over Panorama Deception
18 Apr
Summary
- Earl Spencer will discuss Diana's 1995 Panorama interview at his home.
- A BBC inquiry found Bashir faked documents to secure the interview.
- The BBC covered up the findings of how the interview was secured.
Earl Spencer will delve into the circumstances surrounding his sister Diana, Princess of Wales's, 1995 Panorama interview during the upcoming Althorp Literary Festival. Hosted at his Northamptonshire estate from May 8th to 10th, Spencer will join author Andy Webb, who recently released the book 'Dianarama'. This book critically examines the interview and the alleged conspiracy within the BBC hierarchy to secure it.
Spencer has consistently voiced his strong disapproval of the methods used to obtain the interview, asserting that Diana was deceived into participating. He stated that while he supported Diana giving interviews, the use of lies and deceit by senior BBC figures was appalling. He expressed a desire to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
An independent investigation led by Lord Dyson in 2021 substantiated these claims. The report concluded that Martin Bashir breached BBC rules by fabricating bank statements to gain Earl Spencer's trust, thereby securing an introduction to the princess. This deceit was instrumental in convincing Diana to agree to the interview.
Furthermore, the Dyson Report highlighted that the BBC failed to uphold high standards of integrity and transparency. This occurred when the corporation covered up its knowledge of how Bashir had secured the interview as media attention intensified. Princess Diana herself, in a 1995 letter, stated she had no regrets about the matter.
