The BBC has begun removing television programmes featuring comedian and children’s author David Walliams from its streaming platform, BBC iPlayer, following the publication of allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

The broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, that it was reviewing material featuring or written by Walliams, 55, and had already started taking down selected programmes. The decision affects some of his best-known television appearances, including the comedy series Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.

A BBC spokesperson said: “These are serious allegations. As such, the BBC is looking carefully at all material featuring and written by David Walliams on our platforms. We are in the process of removing some programmes, including Little Britain, whilst this review is under way.”

Other content reported to have been removed includes episodes of The Wheel and Would I Lie to You?, as well as Walliams’s appearance in the Doctor Who episode titled “The God Complex”. The review covers material in which he appeared or which he wrote, meaning the broadcaster’s assessment extends beyond the two comedy programmes most closely associated with him.

Allegations Follow Joint Investigation by ITV News and The Guardian

The BBC’s decision came after Walliams was publicly identified as the subject of allegations in a joint investigation by ITV News and The Guardian. The investigation, which reportedly took three years, included accounts from multiple women who alleged inappropriate sexual conduct by the comedian.

Some of the allegations date back to 2003. Several women reportedly accused Walliams of grooming them when they were teenagers, while one woman alleged that he sexually assaulted her at his home when she was 15.

The allegations have not been established as criminal findings, and Walliams has denied wrongdoing. He had previously sought legal action to prevent the news organisations from identifying him in their reporting.

A High Court judge rejected his attempt to secure an injunction preventing publication of the allegations. Walliams was temporarily protected from being named while he had an opportunity to appeal, but he missed the deadline to take the matter to the Court of Appeal. His identity was subsequently made public.

In a statement provided to ITV News and The Guardian, Walliams acknowledged that some women he had been involved with had expressed hurt or anger about their past experiences. However, he rejected claims that he had abused his position or committed sexual offences.

He said: “Looking back, I realise that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with. I realise I did not always take people’s feelings properly into account. That is something I regret.

“And whilst a power imbalance is inevitable when one party is famous, abusing that power is something else entirely and it is something that I never did.

“I am not a sexual predator… I have not broken the law… I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”

‘Little Britain’ and Other Shows Affected

Walliams became widely recognised through Little Britain, the BBC sketch comedy series he created and performed with Matt Lucas. The programme first aired in 2003 and became one of the most popular British comedy shows of its era.

The series ran for three television seasons and was followed by specials. Its popularity helped establish Walliams and Lucas as prominent figures in British television comedy.

However, Little Britain has also faced sustained criticism over its portrayal of race, gender and sexuality. Some sketches attracted particular controversy for their use of racial stereotypes and blackface.

The BBC previously removed the programme from its streaming service in 2020 amid renewed criticism of its content. It returned to iPlayer in 2022 with edits and content warnings.

Walliams and Lucas apologised in 2020 for sketches that included racial stereotypes, acknowledging that their portrayal of certain characters had been wrong.

The pair later worked together on Come Fly With Me, a comedy series set around an airport that also attracted criticism over some of its character portrayals.

The latest BBC review places these programmes alongside other television appearances involving Walliams, including episodes of entertainment and reality formats. The broadcaster has not indicated that every programme featuring him will necessarily be removed permanently; its statement describes the current action as part of a review.

Other Organisations Distance Themselves From Walliams

The BBC is not the only organisation to take action following the allegations. Walliams’s literary agency, Independent Talent Group, confirmed that it would no longer represent him.

A spokesperson for the agency said: “ITG is deeply disturbed by the allegations concerning David Walliams. Our thoughts are with anyone who has been affected. We are no longer representing him in any capacity.”

Walliams also previously lost his publishing relationship with HarperCollins following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The latest investigation has brought renewed attention to those earlier concerns.

His career has extended well beyond television comedy. He is a successful children’s author whose books have sold millions of copies internationally, with several adapted for television and stage. He also spent years as a judge on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, leaving the programme in 2022 after apologising for disrespectful comments about contestants.

The allegations have therefore raised questions about the future availability of a substantial body of entertainment and children’s content associated with him.

BBC Review Raises Questions About Future Availability of Programmes

The BBC’s decision to remove selected programmes while reviewing its wider catalogue reflects the reputational and editorial challenges facing broadcasters when serious allegations emerge against prominent entertainers.

For viewers, the immediate consequence is that some familiar programmes and individual episodes are no longer available through BBC iPlayer. The broadcaster has not yet provided a final account of which productions will remain unavailable after the review.

Walliams continues to deny the allegations, insisting that he did not abuse his position or break the law. The claims remain allegations, and the BBC’s removal of programmes should not be interpreted as a judicial finding against him.

The developments mark a significant moment for the comedian’s relationship with British television and publishing organisations, as institutions reassess their association with his work following the public disclosure of the allegations.