Noel Clarke, renowned for his portrayal in the science fiction series “Doctor Who,” faces six sexual offense charges, including two counts of sexual assault, as disclosed by England and Wales’ Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on Wednesday. The 50-year-old British actor gained fame for his role as Mickey Smith on the BBC program from 2005 to 2010 and is also accused of one count of exposure and three counts of voyeurism. Voyeurism, as defined by CPS, involves observing or recording a person engaging in a private act without their consent, often for sexual gratification.
These allegations against Clarke, spanning from 2007 to 2016, are based on claims made by five women. The charges come five years after a Guardian article exposed harassment, groping, and bullying allegations from 20 women against Clarke, some of whom reported being sexually harassed or inappropriately touched during the filming of “Doctor Who” – allegations Clarke vehemently refuted. The recent charges, as reported by the Guardian, resulted from an investigation initiated in September 2025.
Clarke is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on October 21. Apart from his role in “Doctor Who,” he is recognized for his work in creating and starring in the trilogy of teen crime dramas – “Kidulthood” (2006), “Adulthood” (2008), and “Brotherhood” (2016) – addressing themes of drug abuse, bullying, and violence in London’s streets. He directed “Adulthood” and helmed the direction and production of “Brotherhood.” Clarke’s diverse on-screen portfolio also includes appearances in “Centurion” (2010), “Fast Girls” (2012), “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013), and the television series “Bulletproof” (2018-2021).