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A film director and a former head of drama for BBC Wales has denied eight charges of making indecent images of a child.A film director and a former head of drama for BBC Wales has denied eight charges of making indecent images of a child.
Karl Francis also pleaded not guilty to arranging or facilitating sex causing a child sex offence.Karl Francis also pleaded not guilty to arranging or facilitating sex causing a child sex offence.
Mr Francis, 66, of Cardiff, who has directed films such as Rebecca's Daughter starring Peter O'Toole and Joely Richardson, was released on bail.Mr Francis, 66, of Cardiff, who has directed films such as Rebecca's Daughter starring Peter O'Toole and Joely Richardson, was released on bail.
The case at Cardiff Crown Court was adjourned until trial in the summer.The case at Cardiff Crown Court was adjourned until trial in the summer.
Mr Francis was released on bail on the condition that he attends the trial or any other hearing listed in the meantime.Mr Francis was released on bail on the condition that he attends the trial or any other hearing listed in the meantime.
Judge William Gaskell adjourned the case until 27 July to allow the defence team to seek expert evidence and produce a defence statement.Judge William Gaskell adjourned the case until 27 July to allow the defence team to seek expert evidence and produce a defence statement.
Mr Francis, who also directed One Of The Hollywood Ten in 2000 starring Jeff Goldblum and Greta Scacchi, was described by defending barrister Jonathan Rees as a "renowned film director".Mr Francis, who also directed One Of The Hollywood Ten in 2000 starring Jeff Goldblum and Greta Scacchi, was described by defending barrister Jonathan Rees as a "renowned film director".