Martin Clunes accuses actresses of flirting with producers: 'It's a form of prostitution'

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Doc Martin actor Martin Clunes, who worked with Harvey Weinstein on 1998 Oscar-winner Shakespeare in Love, has given his take on the Hollywood fallout that has followed allegations levelled at the producer.

Asked about the issue by The Sun at a charity event, presumably in passing, Clunes said: "Some of these actresses, there are some draped over him in a club.

"If I did that to them I’d be . . . I don’t know.

"It’s not news that these predators allowed some people to . . . I don’t know.

"Of course it’s absolutely ghastly. It’s a form of prostitution - the oldest game in the book."

More than 50 actresses have accused Weinstein of sexual assault, who denies all allegations.

There has also been a slew of stories about director James Toback in recent days, with fresh allegations this morning coming from Rachel McAdams and Selma Blair.

Amid the upset, David Schwimmer was praised today, for having once offered a film critic a chaperone during an interview.