Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, urges the BBC’s incoming leadership to fully address the Martin Bashir scandal tied to the 1995 Panorama interview with Diana. Spencer calls for the BBC to appoint an official historian to examine the full record of the case, including every document related to the reporter’s methods used to secure the interview. He argues that the broadcaster should move beyond what he describes as a “conspiracy of silence” and provide a comprehensive review rather than limited disclosures.
The request centers on the deception alleged in connection with Bashir’s interview process, which became the subject of widespread scrutiny in the years that followed. Spencer’s proposal would have the historian review all available materials and help establish a clearer account of how the interview was obtained. The statement is directed at the BBC as it prepares for new management, indicating that Spencer wants the issue handled with transparency and documented oversight. The outlets reporting on his remarks highlight his emphasis on exhausting the documentary evidence related to the alleged wrongdoing.
