Noel Clarke says accusers had “axes to grind” over Bafta award
Noel Clarke addressed the award and then withdrawal of his 2021 honorary Bafta, in the third day of his cross-examination in his libel claim against Guardian News and Media (Gnm) yesterday.
During cross-examination for Gnm, Gavin Millar Kc said the announcement of Clarke’s Bafta foroutstanding British contribution to cinema,was the “straw that broke the camel’s back” and motivated the women who have made allegations into taking their accounts public.
“The people who had grudges and axes to grind could not bear to see me get that award,” said Clarke.
Bafta announced it would present Clarke with the honorary...
During cross-examination for Gnm, Gavin Millar Kc said the announcement of Clarke’s Bafta foroutstanding British contribution to cinema,was the “straw that broke the camel’s back” and motivated the women who have made allegations into taking their accounts public.
“The people who had grudges and axes to grind could not bear to see me get that award,” said Clarke.
Bafta announced it would present Clarke with the honorary...
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