The journalist will be played by Gillian Anderson in the dramatisation.

The broadcaster detailed the dramatic events in a column for Saga Magazine.

The Spice Girl urged the UK government to reform ‘the whole entire system’ of justice

The hour-long 'satirical send-up' airs on Thursday night

The BBC director-general and chairman addressed Emily Maitlis’ speech while appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

Edward Vines was convicted of the eight offences on Monday.

Edward Vines denies eight counts of attempting to breach a restraining order in relation to Emily Maitlis.

Screenwriter Peter Moffat is adapting producer Sam McAlister’s book on how the BBC Newsnight team secured and broadcast the major exclusive