John Barrowman claims there was a ‘cover-up culture’ at the BBC during his heyday
The Dr Who and Torchwood star John Barrowman was blacklisted after reports of inappropriate behaviour during the filming of the two big BBC hit television seriesEmily Hall21:54, 09 Jul 2025John Barrowman blasts cancel culture and sexual harassment claimsActor John Barrowman claims there was a “cover-up culture” at the BBC.The Dr Who and Torchwood star was blacklisted after reports of inappropriate behaviour during filming of the two telly hits.But the Glasgow-born thespian has now said the BBC turned a blind eye to actions backstage.Barrowman was one of the original hosts of BBC children’s programme Live & Kicking in the 1990s.He claims he was encouraged to hide his homosexuality – despite many of the top brass also being gay.John Barrowman has spoken of his time working at the BBC(Image: More
