BAFTA Suspends Noel Clarke Amidst Accusations Of Predatory Behaviour

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“In light of the allegations of serious misconduct regarding Noel Clarke in the Guardian this evening, BAFTA has taken the decision to suspend his membership and the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award immediately and until further notice,” BAFTA’s statement read.

The Guardian article contains both on and off-the-record testimony from numerous women who have worked with Clarke on a variety of film and TV projects, with allegations ranging from inappropriate touching to unwanted sexual images and secretly filming an actress naked during an audition. Clarke firmly denies the allegations in the article. Deadline has contacted his reps for comment.

The news has sent shockwaves through the Brit industry. Clarke has always been regarded as a fiery personality but he has been applauded throughout his career for his staunch commitment to furthering diversity and representation in the business. His credits range from Kidulthood to popular series Bulletproof and Doctor Who, this week he is appearing in the ITV drama Viewpoint. He co-owns the All3Media-backed production banner Unstoppable Entertainment with Jason Maza.

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