Noel Clarke suspended by Bafta after misconduct allegations
Alex Green, PA Entertainment Reporter
29 April 2021, 8:36 pm
Bafta has suspended Noel Clarke’s membership following allegations of misconduct.
The academy said in a statement it had also suspended his outstanding British contribution to cinema award, which he was handed earlier this month at the Royal Albert Hall, until further notice.
The claims were levelled against Clarke, 45, best known for appearing in Doctor Who and for co-creating The Hood Trilogy, in The Guardian newspaper.
Clarke vehemently denied the allegations in a statement.
He said: “In a 20-year career, I have put inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of my work and never had a complaint made against me. If anyone who has worked with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologise. I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations.”
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Bafta also suspended his outstanding British contribution to cinema award after allegations in The Guardian
20 women have accused him of abuse, some of it could be criminal, but Scotland Yard is not aware of them
Director denied all the claims, calling them false , but apologised to colleagues who felt uncomfortable or disrespected
Clarke, 45, made first TV appearance 20 years ago and starred in Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood
Updated: April 29, 2021, 10:22 pm
Noel Clarke (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Bafta has suspended Noel Clarke’s membership following allegations of misconduct.
The academy said in a statement it had also suspended his outstanding British contribution to cinema award, which he was handed earlier this month at the Royal Albert Hall, until further notice.
The claims were levelled against Clarke, 45, best known for appearing in Doctor Who and for co-creating The Hood Trilogy, in The Guardian newspaper.