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After actor Noel Clarke was accused by over 20 women of engaging in repeated incidents of sexual harassment on set and off during his career—including his time playing Mickey Smith on Doctor Who—fellow co-star John Barrowman was also embroiled in accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Now, it seems like the BBC is starting to take some action against Barrowman’s recent resurgence in the series.
The Radio Times reports that scenes Barrowman recently filmed for Doctor Who: Time Fracture—an in-person “Immersive Experience” exhibition currently set to begin in the UK later this month, following the country lifting covid-19 lockdown restrictions—will no longer be included in the final experience. “Immersive Everywhere have taken the decision to remove this pre record from Doctor Who: Time Fracture,” a newly added comment in the FAQ for Time Fracture’s website reads, under the headline “What’s happening with Captain Jack Harkness and Torchwood in the show?” It continues, “We will continue to include content that pays tribute to this brilliant show that is Torchwood so as not to disappoint its fans, and are working on an exciting storyline to be announced soon.”
Recently, Barrowman was embroiled in the allegations surrounding Clarke’s history of sexual harassment accusations when a clip of both actors at a fan convention in 2014—appearing alongside actresses Camille Couduri and Annette Badland—went viral, which discussed Barrowman’s alleged frequent exposure of his genitals on the set of the show, framed as pranks. Following a report by the Guardian about allegations against Clarke specific to his time on Doctor Who, Barrowman released a brief statement to the paper about his own incidents, for which the actor was eventually reprimanded on-set for in 2008. The article reads: “Barrowman said his ‘high-spirited behaviour’ was ‘only ever intended in good humour to entertain colleagues on set and backstage,’ ‘With the benefit of hindsight, I understand that upset may have been caused by my exuberant behaviour and I have apologised for this previously,’ he added. ‘Since my apology in November 2008, my understanding and behaviour have also changed.’”
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Speaking to The Guardian, Joanne Hayes — a costume assistant on the first season of the newly revived Doctor Who, which was shot in 2004 — claims that Clarke sexually harassed her in his trailer, referencing how he “liked girls with long hair, as it gave him something to hold on to when doing them from behind” (Hayes had very long hair at the time), something Clarke’s lawyers have denied and said did not take place.
Another unnamed woman — a runner and driver on Doctor Who around the same time — says that Clarke touched her inappropriately while she was driving him to and from set, telling The Guardian that the actor repeatedly asked her to go to his hotel room for sex. She added that she complained to an assistant director and was put on different duties. Clarke has strongly denied the allegations, while lawyers said Clarke wouldn’t be allowed to have behaved that way and that Clarke was not aware of any complaint made against him at any time.
A third woman and former runner alleges that Clarke sexually harassed her and another female co-worker at a hotel bar in the mid-2000s, and when they rejected his advances, he became “rude” and “aggressive,” later spreading false rumors about them on set. Clarke strongly denied the allegations, with lawyers saying he wouldn’t have had any reason to be in the hotel bar because he doesn’t drink.
The latest Guardian exposé also draws in John Barrowman, who played Jack Harness in both Doctor Who and its spinoff, Torchwood. Barrowman has been accused of “exposing himself repeatedly” on both sets, although the reports highlight how many witnesses described the incidents as “inappropriate pranks” rather than predatory behavior. The accusations back up a recently resurfaced video from a 2015 sci-fi convention in Chicago in which Clarke describes how his former co-star was “taking his dick out every five seconds” and would “slap” it on colleagues.
Julie Gardner, who was executive producer at the time, confirmed that she received a complaint and “reprimanded” Barrowman, but added that she was not aware of any misconduct by Clarke.
“I am saddened and shocked by the accusations raised,” she told The Guardian. “If I had known of them there would have been prompt action taken. I am grateful that people are coming forward to speak up and support them wholeheartedly.”
Russell T. Davies — the It’s a Sin and Years and Years creator who helped revive Doctor Who — added that he never witnessed Barrowman exposing himself or was aware of any complaints against Clarke. “I apologize wholeheartedly to any cast or crew who went through this,” he said. “All power to those coming forward now — we will listen to them, and learn.”
Barrowman, speaking to The Guardian, admitted to “tomfoolery” but said it was never intended or interpreted as sexual in nature.
In a statement sent to The Hollywood Reporter, a BBC spokesperson claimed the broadcaster was “against all forms of inappropriate behaviour” and “shocked” to hear of these latest allegations.
“To be absolutely clear, we will investigate any specific allegations made by individuals to the BBC — and if anyone has been subjected to or witnessed inappropriate behaviour of any kind we would encourage them to raise it with us directly,” read the statement. “We have a zero-tolerance approach and robust processes are in place — which are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practice — to ensure any complaints or concerns are handled with the utmost seriousness and care.”
The Radio Times reports that scenes Barrowman recently filmed for Doctor Who: Time Fracture—an in-person “Immersive Experience” exhibition currently set to begin in the UK later this month, following the country lifting covid-19 lockdown restrictions—will no longer be included in the final experience. “Immersive Everywhere have taken the decision to remove this pre record from Doctor Who: Time Fracture,” a newly added comment in the FAQ for Time Fracture’s website reads, under the headline “What’s happening with Captain Jack Harkness and Torchwood in the show?” It continues, “We will continue to include content that pays tribute to this brilliant show that is Torchwood so as not to disappoint its fans, and are working on an exciting storyline to be announced soon.”
Recently, Barrowman was embroiled in the allegations surrounding Clarke’s history of sexual harassment accusations when a clip of both actors at a fan convention in 2014—appearing alongside actresses Camille Couduri and Annette Badland—went viral, which discussed Barrowman’s alleged frequent exposure of his genitals on the set of the show, framed as pranks. Following a report by the Guardian about allegations against Clarke specific to his time on Doctor Who, Barrowman released a brief statement to the paper about his own incidents, for which the actor was eventually reprimanded on-set for in 2008. The article reads: “Barrowman said his ‘high-spirited behaviour’ was ‘only ever intended in good humour to entertain colleagues on set and backstage,’ ‘With the benefit of hindsight, I understand that upset may have been caused by my exuberant behaviour and I have apologised for this previously,’ he added. ‘Since my apology in November 2008, my understanding and behaviour have also changed.’”
John Barrowman removed from 'Doctor Who' live event
John Barrowman has been removed from a Doctor Who Live event after admitting that he exposed himself on set of the sci-fi drama.
Noel Clarke Accused of Sexual Harassment on ‘Doctor Who’ Set
Last week the British actor and writer was the subject of a major expose in which 20 women accused him of sexual misconduct and bullying.
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Another unnamed woman — a runner and driver on Doctor Who around the same time — says that Clarke touched her inappropriately while she was driving him to and from set, telling The Guardian that the actor repeatedly asked her to go to his hotel room for sex. She added that she complained to an assistant director and was put on different duties. Clarke has strongly denied the allegations, while lawyers said Clarke wouldn’t be allowed to have behaved that way and that Clarke was not aware of any complaint made against him at any time.
A third woman and former runner alleges that Clarke sexually harassed her and another female co-worker at a hotel bar in the mid-2000s, and when they rejected his advances, he became “rude” and “aggressive,” later spreading false rumors about them on set. Clarke strongly denied the allegations, with lawyers saying he wouldn’t have had any reason to be in the hotel bar because he doesn’t drink.
The latest Guardian exposé also draws in John Barrowman, who played Jack Harness in both Doctor Who and its spinoff, Torchwood. Barrowman has been accused of “exposing himself repeatedly” on both sets, although the reports highlight how many witnesses described the incidents as “inappropriate pranks” rather than predatory behavior. The accusations back up a recently resurfaced video from a 2015 sci-fi convention in Chicago in which Clarke describes how his former co-star was “taking his dick out every five seconds” and would “slap” it on colleagues.
Julie Gardner, who was executive producer at the time, confirmed that she received a complaint and “reprimanded” Barrowman, but added that she was not aware of any misconduct by Clarke.
“I am saddened and shocked by the accusations raised,” she told The Guardian. “If I had known of them there would have been prompt action taken. I am grateful that people are coming forward to speak up and support them wholeheartedly.”
Russell T. Davies — the It’s a Sin and Years and Years creator who helped revive Doctor Who — added that he never witnessed Barrowman exposing himself or was aware of any complaints against Clarke. “I apologize wholeheartedly to any cast or crew who went through this,” he said. “All power to those coming forward now — we will listen to them, and learn.”
Barrowman, speaking to The Guardian, admitted to “tomfoolery” but said it was never intended or interpreted as sexual in nature.
In a statement sent to The Hollywood Reporter, a BBC spokesperson claimed the broadcaster was “against all forms of inappropriate behaviour” and “shocked” to hear of these latest allegations.
“To be absolutely clear, we will investigate any specific allegations made by individuals to the BBC — and if anyone has been subjected to or witnessed inappropriate behaviour of any kind we would encourage them to raise it with us directly,” read the statement. “We have a zero-tolerance approach and robust processes are in place — which are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practice — to ensure any complaints or concerns are handled with the utmost seriousness and care.”
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