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Stephen Fry and Sting have threatened to quit the Garrick Club unless members vote to admit women.
The actor and the singer have signed a letter with Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler pledging to end their links with the historic institution if it remains men-only.
Theatre, film and television producers also signed the document, which warned members were in an untenable position because of 'very public controversy' over the issue.
Broadcaster John Simpson said he and many others 'would also find it impossible to stay' if the 193-year-old London club does not open its doors to women.
The Garrick's 1,300 members, who include King Charles,
