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On Thursday evening, The Guardian published an article detailing accusations from 20 women who know and have worked with Clarke.
Clarke has denied all of these allegations.
Sky TV has said: “Sky stands against all forms of sexual harassment and bullying and takes any allegations of this nature extremely seriously.
“Effective immediately, we have halted Noel Clarke’s involvement in any future Sky productions.”
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Noel Clarke pictured at the Baftas in 2019
Vertigo Films – the production company behind Bulletproof, which Clarke co-created and stars in – also released a statement in the wake of the allegations.
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April 30, 2021 11:16 IST
As many as 20 women had accused Clarke of misconduct including sexual harassment and sexually inappropriate behaviour on set.
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In this file photo, British actor and director Noel Clarke, displays his Orange Rising Star Award at the British Academy Film Awards 2009 at The Royal Opera House in London, England. Britain’s motion picture academy on April 29, 2021, suspended actor-director Noel Clarke after a newspaper reported that multiple women had accused him of sexual harassment or bullying.
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As many as 20 women had accused Clarke of misconduct including sexual harassment and sexually inappropriate behaviour on set.
Clarke has starred in three series of Sky Original production Bulletproof.
A spokesperson for Sky said: “Sky stands against all forms of sexual harassment and bullying and takes any allegations of this nature extremely seriously.
“Effective immediately, we have halted Noel Clarke’s involvement in any future Sky productions.”
Vertigo Films, the UK producers behind Bulletproof, said in a statement: “We are devastated to hear about these allegations and have launched an urgent investigation to find out if any apply to any Vertigo Films productions.
“Our immediate concern is for any cast or crew who may have had a negative experience on set.
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Britain’s motion picture academy on Thursday suspended actor-director Noel Clarke after a newspaper reported that multiple women had accused him of sexual harassment or bullying.
The film and television academy said it was also suspending Clarke’s award for outstanding British contribution to cinema, given to him earlier this month at a ceremony in London.
It said in light of the allegations reported by The Guardian, BAFTA has taken the decision to suspend his membership and the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award immediately and until further notice.