Noel Clarke, renowned for his role in the popular sci-fi series “Doctor Who,” has been formally charged with six sexual offenses, including two counts of sexual assault, as announced by England and Wales’ Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on Wednesday.
The distinguished British actor and filmmaker, aged 50, gained fame for portraying Mickey Smith on the BBC program from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, Clarke faces one charge of exposure and three charges of voyeurism. In legal terms, voyeurism involves observing or recording an individual engaging in a private act without their consent, often for personal gratification.
According to the CPS, the alleged incidents involving Clarke occurred between 2007 and 2016, based on accusations made by five women.
These charges come five years following a Guardian expose that detailed allegations of groping, harassment, and bullying by 20 women against Clarke, with claims of inappropriate behavior during the filming of “Doctor Who,” which Clarke vehemently refuted.
As reported by the Guardian, the recent charges emerged after an inquiry that commenced in September 2025. Clarke is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21.
Apart from his role in “Doctor Who,” Clarke is recognized for his work in writing and starring in the teen crime dramas “Kidulthood” (2006), “Adulthood” (2008), and “Brotherhood” (2016), exploring themes of drug abuse, bullying, and violence in London’s streets. He also directed “Adulthood” and directed and produced “Brotherhood.”
His diverse on-screen portfolio includes appearances in “Centurion” (2010), “Fast Girls” (2012), “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013), and the television series “Bulletproof” (2018-2021).