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INSANE: David walliams - The Real Truth

BBC cuts sketches from comedy show over material that ‘no longer works today’

Episodes of ‘That Mitchell and Webb Look’ that featured blackface and Jimmy Savile jokes have been edited on iPlayer

The Independent UK · Sep 21

David Walliams' remaining books dropped by HarperCollins after 'inappropriate conduct' claims

The comedian, 55, was accused of ‘harrassing’ young female staff at the publisher

Evening Standard · Sep 18

HarperCollins to stop selling all remaining David Walliams books

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The Independent UK · Sep 18

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David Walliams’s back catalogue dropped by book publisher HarperCollins

HarperCollins said last year that it would no longer publish books by comedian and children’s author

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Champagne, tears and bizarre riders: Behind the scenes of the UK’s biggest chat shows

IN FOCUS: Producers whose credits include ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ and ‘Chatty Man’ tell Lauren Morris their talk-show secrets

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Logan and Jake Paul’s mother opens up about alleged abusive relationship with their father

Pam Stepnick’s memoir, ‘F*** the Pauls: Written by their Mother,’ includes personal accounts of raising two internet stars

The Independent UK · Jan 27

David Walliams hints Little Britain may return to Netflix as you 'can't get cancelled there'

The comedian, 54, was dropped by HarperCollins last month over allegations he ‘harassed’ female members of staff

Evening Standard · Jan 19

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David Walliams returns to the stage after inappropriate behaviour allegations

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The Independent UK · Jan 19

David Walliams performs at intimate 50-seat pub venue to parents and kids after misconduct allegations

The bestselling children’s book author was dropped by his publisher at the end of last year

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Accidental brilliance or underhand machinations? How David Bowie’s legendary Glastonbury gig came to be

EXTRACT: In this chapter from his new biography of the singer, Alexander Larman recounts the improbable events – including one subpar Bowie gig – that led to a history-making performance at Worthy Farm

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Matt Lucas recalls surreal moment he found out he was being made an OBE

Matt Lucas has revealed he was shocked to find out he had been made an OBE

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Matt Lucas ‘scrutinised’ OBE letter as he thought it could be a prank

The comedian has been honoured for services to drama.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Would I Lie to You viewers question David Walliams’ appearance on Christmas special

BBC panel show episode featuring comedian aired weeks after allegations against him

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

David Walliams BBC Boxing Day Backlash: Why 'Inappropriate Behaviour' Allegations Were Allowed Back Into Family TV

The BBC faces renewed scrutiny after airing a Boxing Day episode featuring David Walliams amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour he denies.

International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Charlie Mackesy’s Always Remember is Christmas No 1 in the UK’s bestsellers chart

The writer and illustrator’s follow-up to The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse sold roughly one copy every 14 seconds last week

We Got This Covered · Dec 23, 2025

Sky News reporter accidentally swears during broadcast, then immediately says something that makes it even worse

That's gonna be in the blooper reel forever.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025

David Walliams dropped from Waterstones festival

The bookshop chain said the bestselling author will ‘no longer be appearing’ at a Dundee event after HarperCollins announced it won’t publish new titles by him following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Sky News journalist swears on air while reporting on David Walliams

A Sky News journalist swore live on air during Saturday's (20 December) Breakfast show.

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Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

David Walliams dropped from Waterstones Children’s Book Festival

The 54-year-old’s book publisher dropped him last week following an investigation into allegations against him.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

David Walliams dropped from children’s book festival after inappropriate behaviour claims

Author ‘will no longer be appearing’ at event in February after being dropped by publishers

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

BBC ‘has no projects planned’ with David Walliams after he was dropped by publisher over alleged misconduct

BBC says it has no plans for future projects with David Walliams but will not be dropping him from its Christmas schedule

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025

David Walliams: All the concerning themes in his bestselling children’s books

The author’s stories have been accused of sexism, classism, fat-shaming and more

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025

BBC facing calls to axe David Walliams show from Christmas lineup

Comedian, who has been dropped by publisher over inappropriate behaviour allegations, is due to appear in ‘Would I Lie to You? At Christmas’

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Children's author David Walliams denies inappropriate behavior after publisher drops him

British children's author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior after HarperCollins decided not to publish his future books

International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2025

David Walliams' Publishing Deal Collapses at Sales Peak After Harassment Claims Surface

David Walliams dropped by his publisher HarperCollins over harassment claims, but denies wrongdoing amid long-standing rumours.

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