ITV will not air finale of Noel Clarke drama after sexual harassment claims

Broadcaster cancels plans to show primetime drama Viewpoint as actor denies women's accusations

• Noel Clarke accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women

ITV has cancelled plans to show the final episode of Noel Clarke's primetime drama Viewpoint after the Guardian published detailed allegations of sexual harassment against the show's star.

The five-part big budget thriller has been running every night this week at 9pm on ITV, but the conclusion of the story will no longer be shown on the broadcaster's main channel on Friday night due to the very serious nature" of the allegations raised by women who have worked with the actor and director.