9 months ago
Martin Bashir's Lies in Diana Interview Unveiled in New Book
A new book by Andy Webb reveals how journalist Martin Bashir lied and manipulated Princess Diana into giving an explosive interview in 1995.
The BBC's cover-up of Bashir's actions contributed to Diana's death, according to Webb.
The book is filled with shocking revelations about Bashir's deceit and the BBC's role in the scandal.
Andy Webb's book 'Dianarama' exposes Martin Bashir's lies to secure Diana interview
Bashir's actions and the BBC's cover-up led to Diana's death, claims Webb
Webb reveals Bashir's lies about Prince Edward's health, Prince William's actions, and the Queen's abdication
Diana believed she would be hurt in a staged car crash before the interview
BBC documents related to the interview went missing
- Who
- Martin Bashir, Princess Diana, Andy Webb
- What
- Bashir secured an interview with Diana through lies and deceit, leading to a BBC cover-up
- Where
- UK
- When
- 1995 (interview), present (book release)
- Why
- Bashir wanted to secure the interview, BBC sought to cover its back
Webb's Stance
BBC's Stance
Bashir's Lies
Webb's Stance
Webb claims Bashir lied extensively to secure the interview
BBC's Stance
BBC has not addressed Webb's claims directly
Key facts
- Interview Date
- 1995
- Viewers
- 23 million in the UK
- Author
- Andy Webb
- Book Title
- 'Dianarama: The Betrayal of Princess Diana'
- BBC's Role
- Cover-up of Bashir's deceit
Quotes
Andy Webb
Author of 'Dianarama: The Betrayal of Princess Diana'
“'Diana’s famous “there were three of us in this marriage” line actually referred not to Camilla Parker-Bowles but to the nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke'”
theweek.com
“'Diana’s life had been sent off on a terribly dangerous course, resulting in her death'”
theweek.com
Richard Eyre
Former BBC governor
“'The board “would have insisted on a full-scale inquiry” had they not been kept in the dark about Bashir’s deceit'”
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