Two months ago, David Walliams donned his most colourful elf costume and posed outside a bookshop near Birmingham to plug his latest children’s book, Santa & Son.

David Walliams, the British actor and comedian, has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins following misconduct allegations.

From Little Britain fame and bestselling children’s books to recent accusations and losing his publisher, we trace the rise and fall of David Walliams’ career.

An English writer and comedian with a history of controversial conduct is under fire once again. David Walliams, a best-selling children’s author and former television personality, was dropped by his publisher,