Power, Scandal & Sensitivity: When Real Stories Become Drama

As high-profile scandals dominate headlines, the race to dramatise real events has never been more competitive—or more complex. Using the case of Huw Edwards as a lens, this session explores the critical question: when is the right time to tell these stories?

From securing trust and consent with those directly affected, to balancing legal risk with editorial urgency, producers must navigate a delicate path between authenticity and exploitation. This panel unpacks the ethical frameworks, creative responsibilities and practical steps required to ensure dramatisations remain truthful, respectful and compelling—while every box is ticked behind the scenes.