Archive · 19 Nov 2025
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
- When
- 1995 (interview), present (book release)
- Where
- UK
- 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
- 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