Noel Clarke, famous for his role in the science fiction series “Doctor Who,” has been accused of six sexual offenses, including two counts of sexual assault, as revealed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of England and Wales on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old British actor and director, who gained prominence for portraying Mickey Smith on the BBC program from 2005 to 2010, is also confronting one charge of exposure and three charges of voyeurism. In legal terms, voyeurism refers to the act of observing or recording someone engaged in a private activity without their consent, often for sexual satisfaction.
The CPS reports that the alleged incidents involving Clarke occurred between 2007 and 2016 and are based on complaints from five women.
These charges emerge half a decade after a Guardian expose in 2021, which detailed allegations of groping, harassment, and bullying made by 20 women against Clarke, including claims of inappropriate behavior during the filming of “Doctor Who,” contentions that Clarke vehemently refuted.
According to The Guardian, the recent legal actions result from an investigation initiated in September 2025.
Clarke is set to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21.
Aside from his role in “Doctor Who,” Clarke is recognized for his work on the teen crime drama movies “Kidulthood” (2006), “Adulthood” (2008), and “Brotherhood” (2016), which explore themes of substance abuse, bullying, and violence in London. He directed “Adulthood” and served as director and producer for “Brotherhood.” His portfolio also includes appearances in “Centurion” (2010), “Fast Girls” (2012), “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013), and the television series “Bulletproof” (2018-2021).