Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. And one of the most loved. His works have been adapted for film, TV and the stage. Now two women, a former nanny and a fan, allege he sexually assaulted and abused them while they were in consensual relationships with him. He strenuously denies all the allegations.


Clip: The Sandman trailer - DDC comics / Netflix 

Clip: The Ocean at the End of the Lane trailer - National theatre 

Clip: The Simpsons - Disney


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