BBC Removes 'Little Britain' From iPlayer
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BBC Removes 'Little Britain' From iPlayer

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  • The BBC is removing Little Britain and other David Walliams-related content from iPlayer amid serious sexual misconduct allegations against Walliams, and is reviewing all material featuring him.
  • Little Britain, co-created and starred in by Walliams and Matt Lucas, is being taken down entirely, including adaptations of Walliams' children's books and an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? featuring him.
  • Allegations published by The Guardian and ITV News accuse Walliams of exploitative sexual activity involving girls and young women as young as 15, claiming he used his celebrity status to prey on them.
  • Walliams has denied all allegations, stating he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law, while also revealing he attempted suicide twice due to the stress of the accusations.
  • The BBC and other platforms are acting swiftly to remove Walliams' content while investigations and reviews continue, reflecting the seriousness of the claims.

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