Trial for BBC producer over chemsex drugs

An award-winning former BBC producer accused of possessing almost seven litres of a drug used in the gay ‘chemsex’ scene will stand trial in July. Alexander Parkin, 42, faces three counts of possessing various drugs with intent to supply dating back to September and November last year. Parkin – an Oxford graduate who won nine Sony awards for his work with the BBC – appeared at Southwark Crown Court today where he was told the extra matters would be joined…