The recent spotlight on Gregg Wallace amid the BBC‑commissioned Lewis Silkin report – upholding 45 of 83 allegations of inappropriate sexual remarks, humour, and even unwanted physical contact spanning nearly two decades.

It’s a case study in what can go wrong when workplaces ignore sexual harassment claims and dismiss them as ‘cheeky chappy’ behaviour.

Why This Matters for Businesses

Despite several warnings (notably after a 2018 BBC review), the pattern went unchecked until public complaints forced structural change. Early intervention matters.

The BBC and Banijay UK publicly acknowledged failings and pledged reforms. But they didn’t go far enough. Wallace’s defence, citing autism as an “explanation,” drew strong backlash from disability advocates – underscoring the need to clarify that neurodiversity is not an excuse for misconduct, putting the responsibility back on the employer.

How Our Sexual Harassment E‑learning Can Help:

Spotlight covert harassment

Examples like Wallace’s verbal misconduct to challenge the “it was only a joke” mindset. Our course helps learners identify micro-behaviours and recognise how they affect others.

With the new sexual harassment duty focusing on how the victim feels, this is more important than ever – even the smallest trigger could land you in a tribunal. 

Address delayed complaints and bystander fatigue

Our course can encourage early reporting and teach bystanders how to act – showcasing how long – term patterns often become entrenched without intervention.

Strengthen complaint and escalation mechanics

Banijay admitted their systems pre – 2016 were weak. Teach your workforce best practices – confidential channels, step – by – step escalation, timeframes, and support networks.

Draw a clear line between explanation and excuse

Paired with our CPD anti-discrimination e-learning course, it offers real – world strategies for accommodation that respect both neurodiversity and harassment policies.

Stop Another Gregg in Your Workplace

Our CPD sexual harassment e-learning course arms individuals and organisations with tools to spot, stop, and stand up before micro – behaviours escalate into systemic failures.

• Real world case studies, written by award-winning lawyers
• The course helps organisations move from reaction to prevention
• Acts as a defence against a claim by showing you’ve taken all reasonable steps

In just 30 mins, from anywhere, anytime, for just £29PP. Book a demo today!