Entertainment & Culture

BBC removes David Walliams programmes as misconduct allegations emerge

The broadcaster is reviewing material featuring the comedian after a Guardian and ITV investigation; Walliams denies the allegations.

Beaux Media Editorial · Nov 10, 2026 · 2 min read

The BBC said on November 10 that it was removing some programmes featuring David Walliams, including Little Britain, while it reviews material featuring and written by him. The move followed the publication by the Guardian and ITV News of allegations of sexual misconduct against the comedian and children's author. Walliams denies all of the allegations.

The allegations are claims made by women interviewed in a joint investigation, not findings of guilt. The Guardian says its reporting involved first-hand accounts and supporting material. Some women say they first encountered Walliams as teenagers. Walliams has rejected the suggestion that he is a sexual predator, while acknowledging that he at times behaved thoughtlessly towards other people, according to the BBC's reporting. He also denies claims of workplace harassment.

The BBC's response is a separate, documented development. A BBC spokesperson described the allegations as serious and said the broadcaster was looking carefully at all material featuring and written by Walliams on its platforms. Deadline, Variety and the Independent independently reported the decision. The action concerns availability on BBC platforms; it is not a criminal verdict or a determination that any allegation is established.

There has also been litigation about whether the outlets could identify Walliams. The High Court refused his request to block publication. That decision concerned publication, not a trial of the underlying allegations. Treating it as proof of either innocence or guilt would misstate what happened.

Walliams became widely known through Little Britain and later Britain's Got Talent, as well as bestselling children's books. That prominence is part of why the BBC's response has immediate cultural reach. Viewers may find particular titles unavailable as the review proceeds.

This account reflects information reported and confirmed as of 10 November 2026. The claims remain contested. Any subsequent official finding or material response will be added to this same page with a dated update.