The BBC has refused to drop David Walliams from its Christmas schedule despite pledging to cut ties with him. Walliams, who is one of the country’s most successful children’s authors, was dropped by his publisher HarperCollins on Friday following a Telegraph investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour towards young women. He was accused of harassing a female member of staff at the firm. The employee subsequently left with a five-figure payout. Following the allegations, the BBC announced it was planning no future projects with the former Little Britain star. But the corporation will broadcast an episode of the panel show Would...