‘Fighting exploitation’ | BBC comics tackle harassment with own 'HR service'

Two comedians have promised to create their own ‘HR service’ for others in their industry facing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Comics Kiri Pritchard-McLean, who has appeared on BBC's Have I Got News for You and Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and Nina Gilligan, who has appeared on various BBC radio channels, have spoken out sharing that they wish to tackle sexual harassment within the comedy industry, reported the BBC.

The move comes after a report by Welsh Women's Aid revealed that harassment ‘grey areas’ went unchallenged, with Pritchard-McLean stating that she also wishes to support the charity’s campaign.

Get Off, the HR service that both Pritchard-McLean and Gilligan are setting up, encourages comedy venues to pay into to provide protection for workers and venues.