A STAR of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces has been accused of rape and sexual assault, The Sun can reveal.
James Catling, 32, is said to have attacked a woman at a posh pub and hotel in Great Tew, Oxon, in September 2022.
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The long-running property show, fronted by architect George Clarke, featured his Airstream caravan refurbishment company on April 15 this year.
Catling was arrested a day after the alleged sex attack on October 1 2022, but was released under investigation.
He was charged by post last month with one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault and appeared at Oxford magistrates’ court on Tuesday afternoon.
It is unclear when the Amazing Spaces episode was filmed, or whether Catling disclosed to the broadcaster that he had been charged with serious sex offences when it aired.
There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Channel 4.
Two of the counts relate to “kissing and touching” around the woman’s neck, mouth and bottom at The Falkland Arms pub in Chipping Norton, Oxon.
Catling, who wore black trousers and a chequered shirt in court, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address.
Dr Andrew Rushbrook JP told him: “You’ve heard what’s been said today.
“We have to send this to the crown court, where all four offences you have been charged with will be dealt with together.”
He was released on bail under the condition that he does not contact his alleged victim and will appear at Oxford crown court next month.
The episode, which is still available on YouTube and Channel 4’s streaming platform, showed Catling adding 800 new parts to a 1947 campervan, costing almost £40,000.
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Catling had flown to the US to buy the van before shipping it back to Britain.
Mr Clarke, 50, told Catling he had made it look “brand new” and like “the inside of a luxury private jet”.
He added it was “the best Airstream restoration project I have ever seen.”
Catling has since listed it on eBay for £120,000 alongside his other vans.
Channel 4 also published clips from the episode featuring Catling on their YouTube channel, racking up thousands of hits.
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