UK rocked by comedians' sex scandals
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The UK is facing a reckoning in the world of entertainment, as two well-known comedy figures find themselves at the centre of serious allegations and headlines. This as Russell Brand is jailed for more than 10 years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault and David Walliams faces serious allegations of sexual misconduct.
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