In July, Edwards admitted having 41 such images which were sent to him on WhatsApp. The sentencing hearing is told Edwards, 63, paid another man, Alex Williams, hundreds of pounds of for gifts and presents in exchange for the images.
After sentencing, the BBC said: "We are appalled by his crimes. He has betrayed not just the BBC, but audiences who put their trust in him.
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