Royal Cover-Up and BBC Lies Exposed After 20-Year Investigation
The BBC broadcast a programme titled "An interview with HRH The Princess of Wales" in November 1995, which became its most controversial broadcast ever. Despite its unassuming title, the show reached 23 million UK viewers and about 200 million worldwide. However, the recording was not a straightforward interview but a carefully staged performance.
The encounter between Panorama reporter Martin Bashir and Diana was meticulously planned, rehearsed, and executed with a specific goal. Diana’s expression appeared vulnerable as she declared:
"There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded."
This line, delivered with impact, was one of many rehearsed sound bites. Diana responded with unexpected fluency to the questions, much like a seasoned celebrity on a talk show. For example, she said:
"I'd like to be a queen of people's hearts. In people's hearts."
The questions were not always gentle. Bashir asked if Diana had been unfaithful during her marriage, specifically about her relationship with James Hewitt. Diana responded:
"I adored him."
The programme left a lasting impression, remembered even decades later for the way it was crafted and delivered.
Author's summary: The BBC's 1995 interview with Princess Diana was a meticulously staged broadcast, blending rehearsed responses and candid revelations to create enduring controversy.