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Lucy Beaumont thought she’d never work in TV again after speaking up on David Walliams. Something different happened
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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 troub
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. Support for anyone affected by sexual abuse issues is available in the UK from Rape Crisis on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland , or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland . The National Association for People Abused in Childhood ( Napac ) offers support for adult survivors on 0808 801 0331.
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