Jurors at the trial of Dave Lee Travis have been urged to forget about his fame and treat him as a "normal member of the public", during the prosecution's closing speech. He denies 13 charges of indecent assault and one of sexual assault.
The elder Chuckle Brother, Barry Elliott, described former DJ Dave Lee Travis as a "jolly great chap to work with" whilst appearing as a defence witness in his trial for sexual charges. Appearing at London's Southwark Crown Court, Mr Elliott said he could not recall the alleged offences. He said:
Asked if he remembered Travis ever "struggling" with a young female in his dressing room, Mr Elliott said:
A woman has said as a 15-year-old she was left feeling "petrified" following an encounter with Dave Lee Travis at a Showaddywaddy concert.
Alleged victims of the former DJ Dave Lee Travis have been giving evidence at his trial for the first time.
Former DJ Dave Lee Travis is accused of being an 'opportunist' who sexually assaulted young women over several decades, a court has heard.