Meera Syal ‘sexually assaulted by actor who promised to boost her career’

Meera Syal is speaking about a sexual assault that occurred early on in her career for the first time (Picture: Getty)

Dame Meera Syal has spoken for the first time about being sexually assaulted by a fellow actor early on in her career.

The legendary British screen star, 65, entered the industry in the 1980s, appearing in various TV mini-series and one-off roles, but as with any early-career creative, there were points where she questioned if she was going to break into the entertainment industry.

In a new interview, she revealed that while working as a jazz singer in Covent Garden, ready to move home to the West Midlands again, she was invited to a gathering by a...