The new Huw Edwards drama starring Martin Clunes is a two-part TV drama, so it has 2 episodes in total.

What the show is

  • The drama is titled Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards (working title in some reports).
  • It is produced for Channel 5 in the UK and focuses on the scandal and subsequent downfall of the former BBC newsreader.

Episode count and format

  • Multiple reports describe it specifically as a two-part drama or two-part series.
  • That means it is structured as a short, factual drama mini‑series rather than a long multi‑episode run.

Current buzz and context

  • Coverage from UK outlets in early 2026 highlights Martin Clunes’ transformation for the role and emphasises the show’s mix of drama and factual research, including interviews with people involved in the real case.
  • The drama has generated controversy, with Huw Edwards reported as being angry about what he calls an unfair portrayal, which in turn has added to its “trending topic” status online.

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