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Noel Clarke: More allegations
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The case of Noel Clarke is now also reaching public television in Great Britain: After accusations by numerous actresses against the British actor, more women have spoken out who describe incidents on the set of the BBC showcase series "Doctor Who".
They were sexually molested or inappropriately touched during filming or advertising events for the series by Clarke, reports the Guardian with reference to several sources.
"Doctor Who" is one of the most famous series on the BBC.
Clarke starred as Mickey Smith in 15 episodes of the series between 2005 and 2010, a role that made the 45-year-old famous.
Repeatedly exposed
The Guardian also reports allegations against co-star John Barrowman. Barrowman, who played the role of Jack Harness in both "Doctor Who" and the spin-off "Torchwood", is said to have exposed himself repeatedly on both sets, which some sources have described as simply "inappropriate pranks", it is said . Barrowman himself admitted the incident to the newspaper as "nonsense". A sexual relationship was never intended or established, the 54-year-old emphasized.
The allegations against Clarke and Barrowman not only raise questions about culture on BBC sets in the 2000s.
Similar to the #MeToo debate in the USA, the new allegations are also driving the discussion about misogynist structures in the British film and television industry.
In an open letter on Thursday, around 900 industry leaders called for "an end to this culture that turns a blind eye when tormentors and molesters operate in secret".
The BBC announced further investigations.
20 women reported harassment
The Guardian had previously reported accounts of 20 women who accused the actor and director of sexual harassment and assault.
A colleague reported that Clarke had secretly made video recordings of castings in which applicants appeared naked.
Clarke and his lawyers firmly denied the allegations: "I deny any sexual misconduct or misconduct and intend to defend myself against these false accusations."
Last week, the British film and television academy known as Bafta had distanced itself from Clarke, stripped him of his awards and terminated his membership in the association.
Just last month, Clarke was honored with the "Best British Contribution to Cinema" award.
The TV station ITV had stopped broadcasting the last episode of the multi-part thriller »Viewpoint« with Clarke in a leading role.
Sky also announced that it would suspend the planned production of a fourth season of the series "Bulletproof".
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