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01/03/2013
Stuart Hall Rape Trial Given Provisional Date
83-year-old broadcaster Stuart Hall has appeared in court to face a charge of rape and 14 charges of indecent assault.
During the preliminary hearing, which lasted just eight minutes, Hall, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, spoke only to confirm his name.
The charges relate to alleged offences between 1967 and 1986.
Mr Hall is best known for his distinctive style of sports reporting on BBC Radio 5 live and his work on the 1970s TV show It's A Knockout.
He has been a familiar face and voice in British broadcasting for half a century and was appointed OBE in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting and charity.
The case was adjourned until 16 April when he is expected to enter a plea. A provisional trial date has been set for 2 October.
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During the preliminary hearing, which lasted just eight minutes, Hall, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, spoke only to confirm his name.
The charges relate to alleged offences between 1967 and 1986.
Mr Hall is best known for his distinctive style of sports reporting on BBC Radio 5 live and his work on the 1970s TV show It's A Knockout.
He has been a familiar face and voice in British broadcasting for half a century and was appointed OBE in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting and charity.
The case was adjourned until 16 April when he is expected to enter a plea. A provisional trial date has been set for 2 October.
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