BBC axes all David Walliams shows from iPlayer

The BBC has decided to pull all shows starring, or made by, David Walliams from iPlayer following allegations that emerged yesterday.

The 55-year-old comedian was accused of using his position to groom young women for sex, while one serious allegation claimed that he had initiated sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl.

Walliams categorically denies all accusations of inappropriateness.

Following the reports, the BBC – one of Walliams’s primary employers for more than two decades – began the process of expunging his content, including Little Britain and an episode of Doctor Who, from iPlayer.

A spokesperson said: “These are serious allegations. As such, the BBC is looking carefully at all material featuring and written by David Walliams on our platforms.

“We are in the process of removing some programmes, including Little Britain, whilst this review is underway.”