Noel Clarke, widely recognized 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 the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of England and Wales on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old British actor and filmmaker, who gained prominence for his role as Mickey Smith on the BBC program from 2005 to 2010, faces an additional charge of exposure along with three counts of voyeurism. According to the CPS, voyeurism is defined as the act of watching or recording someone engaged in a private act without their permission, generally for the purpose of sexual gratification.
The CPS reported that the alleged incidents involving Clarke occurred between 2007 and 2016 and are based on accusations from five women.
This announcement comes five years after a Guardian investigation detailed claims of sexual harassment, groping, and bullying against Clarke by 20 women, including accounts that alleged they were “sexually harassed or inappropriately” touched while on the set of Doctor Who—allegations that Clarke has strongly denied.
As reported by the Guardian, the new charges were filed following an investigation that commenced in September 2025.
Clarke is scheduled to appear at Westminster magistrates court on October 21.
In addition to his acting career, Clarke is also known for writing and starring in the youth crime drama films Kidulthood (2006), Adulthood (2008), and Brotherhood (2016), which delved into issues such as drug abuse, bullying, and street violence in London. He directed Adulthood and both directed and produced Brotherhood.
His other notable screen performances include roles in Centurion (2010), Fast Girls (2012), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and the television series Bulletproof (2018-2021).