Clarke has been accused of bullying and sexual harassment in incidents between 2004 and 2019. He is best known for his work on the “hood” series, starting with Kidulthood in 2006, and the BBC’s Doctor Who. The allegations, made by women who knew him professionally, were revealed by the Guardian in April 2021. They included Clark telling a woman that he planned to “fuck her and fire her” and that he had secretly filmed a nude audition. They had been told by former students at the London School of Dramatic Art that Clark had encouraged them to strip in improvisation workshops. After the allegations came to light, the Met said it was investigating. However, Scotland Yard said on Friday that it would not launch a formal investigation “after a thorough evaluation by detectives”. A spokesman said: “We have informed the complainants. “If further allegations are made against those who have already been evaluated, then they will be examined in detail.” Anna Birley, a member of the Reclaim These Streets campaign, which recently won a Supreme Court case against Met, told the Daily Mirror that reports should be taken seriously and women should be heard. “It must be extremely upsetting for women to be so brave and open-minded to hear that the police do not believe their testimonies are sufficient.” Birley added: “Our criminal justice system is failing women again and again.” In the wake of allegations of sexual harassment, Bafta withdrew an award for Outstanding British Cinema Award just over a fortnight ago. He faced criticism for giving Clark the gong despite warnings about his behavior and demeanor. Actors including Christina Chong, who starred opposite Clarke in Bulletproof, wrote on Twitter that the allegations against him were “the best kept secret in the UK film industry for years. If in doubt, believe me, it’s true. “ Following the claims, Clarke left his production company. The shows he starred in, including Sky Bulletproof, were removed from the programs and canceled. He did not comment on the Met statement, but said in a previous statement: “I categorically deny any sexual harassment or criminal activity. However, recent reports have made it clear to me that some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realize. “I am deeply sorry for these people. I will seek professional help to educate myself and change for the better. “
