BBC's Charles Hanson faces domestic abuse charges: Who is his wife Rebecca Ludlam?

Charles Hanson is known for his appearances on Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip. However, the presenter and auctioneerhad police turn up on the doorstep of his £1.5million country home in June 2023. They were looking into the relationship between Hanson and his wife Rebecca Ludlam, and the former has now been charged with seven offences.

Hanson has now reportedly moved out of their six-bedroom home in Derbyshire, with a witness telling The Sun:

I can't comment. But what I can say is that he's moved out. He's not here anymore.

Hanson has continuously denied the claims and pleaded not guilty. Here’s everything you need to know about the charges Hanson faces, and about his wife Rebecca Ludlam.

Charles Hanson is facing seven charges

Police have said that Hanson is being charged with seven offences. These include two counts of assault by beating, two of assault causing actual bodily harm, and one of controlling and coercive behaviour.

The 45-year-old was released on police bail to appear at Southern Derbyshire magistrates court on 10 January where he pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour.

Hanson appeared appeared again at the court on Wednesday 7 February and 'only spoke to plead not guilty to the charges'. He is set to stand trial on 10 February 2025 at Derby Crown Court.

Who is Hanson’s wife Rebecca Ludlam?

Hanson met Ludlam through mutual friends in 2008. Ladlam was then working as a diagnostic radiographer and though Hanson was reportedly late to their first date, he was captivated by her beauty. He told the Derbyshire Telegraph:

She is a beautiful, blonde, elegant and lovely lady. I’m used to dealing with beautiful things but Rebecca is the most beautiful treasure of all, and I’m very lucky she is my wife.

The couple lost their first child, who was ‘born asleep’ in 2012. The timing was especially challenging as their grief overlapped with Charles’ subsequent diagnosis of testicular cancer. They have since had two children together, Matilda and Frederick.

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Sportskeeda: Who is Rebecca Ludlam, Charles Hanson's wife? Bargain Hunt star charged with assault after domestic abuse probe

The Sun: BBC STAR CHARGED Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson charged with assault and coercive behaviour as he moves out of £1.5m marital home

Daily Mail: Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson is charged with assault by beating and coercive behaviour as he moves out of £1.5million family home

BBC: Charles Hanson: Trial set for TV auctioneer accused of assaulting wife