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Among the 3,000 emails released by the BBC regarding the infamous Princess Diana interview after a judge order, Martin Bashir claims that 'professional jealousy' and racism were at the heart of the criticism
Diana’s interviewer said in a 2020 email that he was singled out by critics in a way that a “dynastic” journalist, such as a “Dimbleby,” would not have been.
Martin Bashir told colleagues professional jealousy was to blame for allegations that he secured an interview with Princess Diana through deceit, newly released emails reveal.
BBC lawyers made light of the scandal surrounding Martin Bashir’s use of forged documents to secure his 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, joking that they would be condemned to “a short stretch in the Tower”.
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Martin Bashir claimed racism and professional jealousy were behind accusations that he used forged documents to help secure his 1995 Panorama interview with...