Bafta admits it honoured Noel Clarke despite multiple allegations of sexual harassment The organisation suspended Clarke’s award and membership of Bafta after the allegations – which Clarke denies – were made public 29 April 2021 • 9:18pm Bafta has admitted that it honoured Noel Clarke, the actor and film-maker, with an outstanding contribution award despite receiving multiple allegations that he had abused and sexually harassed women. The organisation on Thursday night suspended Clarke’s award and membership of Bafta after the allegations were made public. The actor, currently starring in the ITV drama Viewpoint, received the award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema at the ceremony last month. He denies the allegations.