Downton Abbey producer too ill to face court

An award-winning Downton Abbey producer accused of sexual assault had his latest court appearance adjourned for a second time today (mon) after being diagnosed with cancer. Chris Croucher, 39, allegedly assaulted the woman at various locations in Westminster last December. The screenwriter, who has worked on movies with Hollywood A-listers Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kirsten Dunst, was due to attend Westminster Magistrates’ Court today. Croucher’s first hearing was put off earlier this month after a magistrate was told he…