The allegations against David Walliams - podcast

David Walliams, the comedian and former Britain’s Got Talent judge, is alleged to have groomed fans he met when they were as young as 15. Walliams denies any wrongdoing.In this episode, investigations correspondent Maeve McClenaghan tells Nosheen Iqbal about the investigation by the Guardian and ITV News.In a letter addressed to journalists working on the investigation, Walliams wrote: “Looking back, I realise that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with.“I realise I did not always take people’s feelings properly into account. That is something I regret. And whilst a power imbalance is inevitable when one party is famous, abusing that power is something else entirely and it is something that I never did.”He added: “I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.” You can watch this podcast on YouTube. The ITV News documentary David Walliams: Power and Silence is available to watch on YouTube and ITVX. Support for anyone affected by sexual abuse issues is available in the UK from Rape Crisis on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (Napac) offers support for adult survivors on 0808 801 0331. Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123. Other international helplines are available for people affected by sexual abuse and childhood abuse, and people in crisis. Composite: Guardian Design/ITV/REX/Shutterstock