Harassment Time’s up: UK creative industries face reckoning over toxic star culture Russell Brand’s conviction and new allegations against David Walliams have renewed calls for broadcasters and production companies to improve safeguarding Russell Brand appearing on the cover of the New Statesman Magazine in 2014. iStock.com/liorpt Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Tuesday 10 November 2026 Britain’s creative industries are facing renewed pressure to confront abusive and toxic behaviour by high-profile talent, amid a criminal conviction and new allegations involving two of the country Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Culture Creative industries face more questions over widespread harassment Harassment Hollywood fears powerful harassers aren’t held accountable Harassment BBC under new scrutiny after “MasterChef” allegations Investigations Huw Edwards scandal shows privacy is a double-edged sword