After Life producer rejects historical misconduct allegations as ‘demonstrably false’

Ricky Gervais, who created and performs in the TV show, said he was "shocked and appalled" to learn of the historical allegations 

Ricky Gervais (left) and Charlie Hanson (right). Award-winning producer Hanson has been dropped from Netflix programme After Life and suspended by Bafta following allegations of sexual misconduct. 

Award-winning producer Charlie Hanson has been dropped from Netflix programme After Life and suspended by Bafta following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Hanson said he “strongly” refuted the allegations, adding that “based on summaries that have been provided to me” they were “demonstrably false”.