Noel Clarke, renowned for his portrayal in the science fiction 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 50-year-old British actor and filmmaker, who gained fame for his role as Mickey Smith on the BBC program from 2005 to 2010, is also accused of one count of exposure and three counts of voyeurism. In legal terms, voyeurism involves the act of observing or recording someone engaging in a private activity without their consent, often for personal gratification.
The charges against Clarke, spanning the period from 2007 to 2016, are the result of accusations made by five women. This development comes after five years since a Guardian expose in 2021 revealed allegations of groping, harassment, and bullying against Clarke by 20 women, some of whom claimed to have experienced inappropriate behavior or harassment on the set of “Doctor Who,” allegations that Clarke vehemently refuted.
The recent charges were pressed following an investigation that commenced in September 2025, according to The Guardian. 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 crafting and starring in the trilogy of teen crime dramas, including “Kidulthood” (2006), “Adulthood” (2008), and “Brotherhood” (2016), which delve into themes of drug abuse, bullying, and violence in London’s urban environments. He directed “Adulthood” and helmed both directing and producing duties for “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).