The production team behind the Huw Edwards drama have defended the film against accusations that it was “too soon” to tackle the story of him grooming a 17-year-old, arguing that it was the victim’s decision to tell his truth. Executive producer Sam Anstiss says they made the decision to make the two-hour TV film after lengthy discussions with the youngster, now aged 23, who was groomed and abused by the BBC star. She explained: “The timing was right. The victim was ready to tell his story.