David Walliams: The Reckoning?

The Rest Is Entertainment

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 - 40 minutes

After a three-year investigation by The Guardian and ITN, David Walliams has been accused of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers for sex. Some of these alleged victims were as young as 15.

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the allegations, the investigation into Walliams and whether the media can find a way to root out sexual misconduct.

Lucy Beaumont and Kathy Newman’s Sky News interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiuOCjS62JI

This episode contains frank conversations about sexual assault.

If you’ve been affected by sexual violence, support is available for you.

rapecrisis.org.uk

survivorsuk.org

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Video Editors: Louis Mealing, Caroline Kaye & Oli Ortega-Smith

Assistant Producers: Imee Marriott & Orla Phelan

Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

Social Producer: Emma Jackson

Exec Producer: Ami Bennett

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