Archive: Beastly: The stories of David Walliams
The Slow Newscast · Alice Sandelson
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Show Notes
David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher over alleged ‘inappropriate’ behaviour.
A spokesperson for Walliams said that the author had never been informed of any allegations raised against him nor was he given the opportunity to respond to questions about them. He strongly denies that he has behaved inappropriately.
Walliams came to prominence starring alongside Matt Lucas in the TV series Little Britain which ran from 2003 - 2006. Critics though accused the comedy show of trading in stereotypes and casual racism. And some of that is evident in Walliam’s children’s books too.
This episode was first published on 23rd May 2023.
Reporter: Claudia Williams
Producer: Matt Russell
Sound design: Tom Burchell
Editor: Basia Cummings
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