BBC launches sex harassment probe into soap star accused of misconduct up to five times on and around set: Bosses say they’re taking allegations ‘seriously’ as they handle internally

The BBC has launched a sexual harassment probe after a top soap star has been accused of misconduct on and around set.

The corporation is investigating the Scottish actor after five alleged incidences were reported earlier this year.

The unnamed male television star has not filmed any new scenes since the claims were first made.

An insider on the show told the Sun: ‘This has been the talk of the steamie but it’s been kept in-house until now. 

‘He wasn’t involved in the filming of the new run of episodes. He last shot scenes before the summer.

The BBC has launched a sexual harassment probe after a top Scottish soap star has been accused of misconduct on and around set. Pictured: BBC Scotland 

‘It would be wrong to say he’s been suspended. He hasn’t filmed anything since the allegations but this has been his own decision.’

The source said there were ‘five incidents which have been complained about’.

They said police were not involved in the harassment claims and are instead being dealt with internally by the BBC.

‘At this stage he’s not been found guilty of anything,’ the insider reiterated. 

A BBC spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘We can’t comment on any individuals but we take allegations of this nature very seriously and the BBC has robust processes in place to thoroughly investigate them.’ 

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