‘New Noel Clarkes will surface’ without change in film and TV, say female witnesses

Women who gave evidence in failed libel trial against Guardian say industries need to safeguard women from sexual predators

The culture of the television and film industries needs to change to protect women from the actions of sexual predators, women who gave evidence against Noel Clarke in his failed libel action have said.

Noel's behaviour was an open secret, everyone knew," said Penelope, a pseudonym for an actor who filmed a sex scene with Clarke. He didn't work alone. Those who enabled and protected him should be accountable.