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."

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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.