Second BBC host is probed over sex pest claims as corporation bosses fear host of stars could be 'named and shamed' as scandal snowballs

Radio 5 Live commentator George Riley

A second male BBC presenter is being probed over sexual harassment claims as the corporation braces itself for further revelations in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Radio 5 Live commentator George Riley has already been suspended after five women complained about his behaviour, which is thought to include groping. And it has now emerged another unnamed senior broadcaster is being investigated over claims he kissed a woman. It is understood the woman is willing to unmask him, according to The Sun. And sources at the BBC have said more staff could be probed in the coming weeks, as they claim director-general Tony Hall is determined to 'crack down' on sex harassment.
A source told the Mirror: 'We have been running an internal campaign with staff in the light of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, saying if they have issues they can report them.
'Emails were sent to all staff saying how they can raise issues and now new allegations including those against these two men have come to light.
'We think in the light of Weinstein all organisations, especially those in the entertainment industry should be saying are they doing enough so people can come forward if they have problems or harassment.'
It comes as a group of leading female figures at the BBC has been discussing alleged claims of sexual harassment within the organisation and urging victims to come forward.
The group of top BBC personalities ensures its membership is kept a closely guarded secret, but includes Radio 4 presenter Mishal Husain and BBC Two's Victoria Derbyshire. The women came together after the BBC gender pay gap row, but since the Harvey Weinstein scandal, are also reported to have discussed sexual harassment within the organisation. The group is allegedly in contact with a group of female colleagues who claim to have been sexually harassed at work at the BBC and encouraged them to report them to management. Deputy director-general Anne Bulford has since sent emails to staff asking victims to come forward.

Source: DailyMail