Western Daily Press (Saturday)
ITV pulls prime-time drama
ITV pulled the concluding episode of drama Viewpoint from schedules after allegations of misconduct against star Noel Clarke.
The actor is currently starring in the thriller as DC Martin Young, a surveillance detective who sets up his observation post in the home of a single mother. The five-part drama was broadcast throughout this week and was due to conclude last night.
Twenty women who knew Clarke in a professional capacity have come forward with allegations in The Guardian, prompting ITV to announce it would not be broadcasting the final episode but will make it available on the ITV Hub.
Clarke has “vehemently” denied claims of sexual misconduct.
The channel said in a statement it had a zero tolerance policy to bullying, harassment and victimisation and robust procedures in place to deal with any complaints. It added: “In light of the very serious nature of the allegations against Noel Clarke raised by 20 women in the Guardian’s report, ITV has decided it is no longer appropriate to broadcast the final episode of the drama Viewpoint on ITV main channel this evening.”