Doctor Blake future in doubt after new Craig McLachlan allegations

Seven is facing a hole in its 2018 schedule with the centrepiece of the network’s drama slate in serious doubt after fresh allegations emerged on Saturday regarding the behaviour of The Doctor Blake Mysteries star Craig McLachlan.

Fairfax Media reported a number of new allegations relating to the behaviour of McLachlan on the set of The Doctor Blake Mysteries during its time airing on the ABC. After the ABC axed the show, its highest rating local drama, last March, Seven rescued it, announcing the apparent coup in October, at the network’s 2018 upfronts.

Allegations of sexual harassment by McLachlan – which he strongly denied – previously related to his time on stage in The Rocky Horror Show.

Today’s fresh claims come after both the ABC and the makers of The Doctor Blake Mysteries, December Media, had previously said they were unaware of any allegations relating to McLachlan’s conduct while filming the show.

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