International Research Editor

Amanda Abbington, the Sherlock actress who caused a scandal over her duty of care on Strictly Come Dancing, has criticised the BBC's handling of her concerns.

In an emotional 45-minute interview with Channel 4 News, Abbington accused the BBC of not taking her complaint about dance partner Giovanni Pernice seriously. Pernice strongly denies any wrongdoing.

The actress, who appeared on Strictly last year, has claimed the BBC has 50 hours of footage in its possession, which producers have acknowledged to her is problematic.