The BBC dossier that could prove cover-up of Bashir's Diana deception
Before the notorious Panorama interview where he tricked Princess Diana onto primetime TV with lies, Martin Bashir was relatively unknown in media. However, he possessed a unique charm that was both creative and irresistible, captivating people easily.
A colleague described him:
“Like a snake charmer, he was fantastic at looking in your eyes and telling you, 'You’re brilliant!' He was terrific at doing sincerity.”
Bashir’s cunning was evident when he joined Panorama and approached Tom Mangold, a veteran reporter with 30 years of BBC experience. Mangold had produced 120 Panorama films and was skilled at spotting frauds. He recalled:
“One day Martin took me aside and said, 'Mr Mangold, I’m sorry to trouble you, but I just wanted to tell you that my brother recently died and on his deathbed he said to me, ‘Martin, when you get to Panorama, imitate Tom Mangold. Operate like him, and you will become as successful as he is.’ I was really touched.”
What Mangold later discovered was that Bashir had told the same story to reporters Mike Nicholson at ITV and John Humphrys. Bashir’s goal was to become a high-profile journalist like them, but to do so, he needed a significant breakthrough.
Summary
Martin Bashir used charm, deception, and cunning stories to manipulate seasoned journalists, aiming to achieve fame through a major career coup.
More News
- Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'
- Letters to the Editor, Sunday Nov. 9
- Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'
- Who are the Democrats voting for the government shutdown deal?
- The man who would be king
- Aaron Rodgers' Secret Wife Leaves Even Family Confused
- What role does Ayo Edebiri play in
- Woman taken to hospital after ‘harmful substance’ thrown at her in Glasgow