Huw Edwards: Former BBC flagship presenter’s four decades at the corporation

In four decades at the corporation, he has been among the broadcasting teams leading coverage of historic events including the late Queen’s funeral in 2022 and most recently the coronation of the King in May 2023.

Huw Edwards.

Huw Edwards has been one of the most recognisable faces on British television, having anchored coverage of major national events and presented the BBC’s News At Ten.

The 61-year-old had fronted the flagship nightly news programme for the last 20 years, earning a reputation as a respected veteran broadcaster before announcing on Monday that he would resign from the BBC after allegations over payments for sexually explicit images.