An update on the trial of a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife, and 12 other men alleged to have committed sexual offences against the same victim.

The husband, in his 60s from Stockport in Greater Manchester pleaded guilty to 15 charges earlier this year, including raping his wife and sharing intimate images of her without her consent. The husband has since pleaded guilty to a further 45 charges. There are also 12 other men who will face trial for a range of sexual offences against the same woman. Allegations they deny.

One man, Keith Fotheringham, 59, from Dundee, Scotland, has already pleaded guilty to all charges he faced. He will be sentenced at a later date.

Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin

An update on the trial of a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife, and 12 other men alleged to have committed sexual offences against the same victim. The husband, in his 60s from Stockport in Greater Manchester pleaded guilty to 15 charges earlier this year, including raping his wife and sharing intimate images of her without her consent. The husband has since pleaded guilty to a further 45 charges. There are also 12 other men who will face trial for a range of sexual offences against the same woman. Allegations they deny.

One man, Keith Fotheringham, 59, from Dundee, Scotland, has already pleaded guilty to all charges he faced. He will be sentenced at a later date.

Join BBC Journalist, Mat Trewern and BBC Radio Manchester Presenter, Michelle Dignan, as they follow this major criminal trial

Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin

Join BBC Journalist, Mat Trewern and BBC Radio Manchester Presenter, Michelle Dignan, as they follow this major criminal trial from day one.

Ahead of the prosecution opening speech, Mat and Michelle speak to Barrister Kirsty Brimelow-KC, who is chair of the Bar Council about delays in getting prisoners to court.

The trial will follow a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife, and 12 other men alleged to have sexually abused the victim

The husband and the 12 other co-defendants – who all deny the charges - will stand trial at the same time, at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

One man has already pleaded guilty to all charges he faced.

Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin