Overview
- Brian Shuttlewood has entered not guilty pleas to more than 30 counts, including indecent assault, rape, gross indecency and child cruelty.
- Leicester Crown Court postponed the January 6 trial because of health concerns, with an update on his fitness due on February 17.
- The charges relate to incidents alleged to have occurred in Leicester, with some predating his employment at the BBC.
- Prosecutors also allege possession of extreme pornographic images, which the defendant denies.
- Shuttlewood worked for BBC Radio Leicester and other East Midlands stations between 1978 and 1995.