The BBC is once again embroiled in controversy following the release of a new book that delves into the discredited 1995 interview with Princess Diana. Titled ‘Dianarama: The Betrayal of Princess Diana,’ the book by former BBC journalist Andy Webb exposes the deceptive tactics employed by reporter Martin Bashir to secure the landmark interview. Bashir allegedly fabricated bank statements to convince Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, that the princess was under surveillance, further asserting that her life was in danger. This manipulation led Diana to distance herself from trusted allies, including her private secretary Patrick Jephson. The interview, which drew a record 22.8 million viewers, saw Diana candidly admitting to adultery and famously stating there were ‘three people’ in her marriage to Prince Charles. While initially hailed as a journalistic triumph, the interview’s credibility unraveled when Bashir’s unethical methods came to light. The BBC has since apologized and paid damages to those affected, including Jephson and a whistleblower. The book’s release coincides with the resignation of the BBC’s director-general amid unrelated controversies, further tarnishing the broadcaster’s reputation. Webb’s work also draws a chilling connection between the interview and Diana’s tragic death in 1997, suggesting the fallout from the interview had ‘lethal’ consequences.