Disgraced former BBC presenter Huw Edwards is in the spotlight once again as he faces sentencing at Westminster Magistrates Court for charges related to indecent images of children. The 63-year-old admitted to three charges of making indecent images, including some involving children as young as seven years old. Edwards received 41 images from convicted paedophile Alex Williams via WhatsApp, with seven of them classified as the most severe category A. Most of the children in the images were between 13 and 15 years old, with one as young as seven and another nine.
The period covered by the charges spanned from December 2020 to August 2021. The BBC was made aware of Edwards’ arrest in November, yet continued to employ him for approximately five months until his departure due to “medical advice.” It has since been reported that the broadcaster requested Edwards to repay £200,000 received during this period. As the public’s interest reignites with Huw Edwards’ return to the headlines, many are curious about his net worth and his earnings from the BBC.
Edwards is estimated to have a net worth ranging from £2.4 million to £3.8 million. This wealth is said to have been amassed through his significant BBC salary, as he began his career with the corporation as a trainee in 1984, along with lucrative book deals. His authored works include “Capelli Llanelli: Our Rich Heritage” and “City Mission: The Story of London’s Welsh Chapels.” In addition to his broadcasting roles, Edwards has hosted award shows like the BAFTA Cymru awards and produced documentaries such as “The Prince and the Plotter.”
Regarding his BBC earnings, it was revealed in July that Edwards remained one of the network’s top-paid figures. For the financial year spanning April 2023 to April 2024, he was estimated to have received between £475,000 and £479,999, marking a £40,000 increase from the previous year. Despite this salary, Edwards had been off-screen since anchoring the News at One on July 5, 2023. BBC Director General Tim Davie clarified that Edwards was not paid off upon his departure, attributing the pay rise to extended responsibilities and increased workload.
Recently, Davie informed the House of Lords that a request was made for a portion of Edwards’ salary to be returned, stating that the funds “should be returned.” As Huw Edwards’ sentencing unfolds, the public continues to follow the developments closely, shedding light on the personal and professional repercussions faced by the disgraced former BBC anchor amidst the legal proceedings.