Lucy Beaumont thought she’d never work in TV again after speaking up on David Walliams. Something different happened

Book sells out and tour tickets in demand after comedian reveals she contributed to Walliams investigation

When the comedian Lucy Beaumont revealed she had intervened to support a junior TV worker concerned about David Walliams' behaviour, she feared it would brand her as a troublemaker and ensure she would never work in television again.

The immediate response to her actions, however, has been more heartening. Her book Drinking Custard: The Diary of a Confused Mum sold out online soon after she talked about her fears for her career. There was also a flurry of online posts from fans buying tickets to her current tour, with many posting messages of praise and support.

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