It was a tough year for men in entertainment in the U.K., particularly for former or current BBC employees.
Allegations of abuse, bullying and predatory behavior were uncovered, the widespread feeling being that there is still plenty of work to do to make people feel safe and valued in the industry.
In May this year, a Bectu survey was taken from over 200 people across the country’s creative industries to better understand the problem. Overall, 92 percent of respondents told Bectu they had personally witnessed or experienced bullying or harassment on grounds of their sex or gender in the workplace. Six in 10 respondents had experienced unwanted and/or inappropriate touching, hugging or kissing from colleagues.
The industry harassment report came to the conclusion that high-profile claims such as those against Russell Brand have “done little to shift the dial” in Britain. A major exposé from The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches released in 2023 included the testimonies of multiple women who accused the comedian and…
