Stephanie Beacham was robbed by a hammer-wielding burglar during a break-in at her London home, a court heard on Friday.
The Dynasty actress, 75, was at her £750,000 home in Bayswater, West London, on September 25 last year when she was confronted by the alleged male intruder.
Her jewellery, keys, chequebook, purse and mobile phone were all stolen during the break-in, Southwark crown court heard.
David Wilson, 56, has been charged with aggravated burglary and robbery and is due to face trial later this year.
It is alleged he went into Ms Beacham’s home “as a trespasser” and had “a weapon of offence, namely a hammer”.
Prosecutor Gregor McKinley requested the court to list the case for trial as soon as possible, saying it involves “allegations against someone who is now an elderly victim”.
He added: “The Crown is pleased the case could come on in February, especially given the age and vulnerability of the victim.”
At a court hearing on December 21, Wilson pleaded not guilty to aggravated burglary and robbery as the case was set for a three-day trial starting on February 8. The actress is expected to be called as a witness in the case.
In a separate case, Wilson, of no fixed address, is accused of breaking into the home of a pensioner in Sheffield to steal a snooker competition medal, a step ladder and a mattress.
Blimey … poor Stephanie … 
More details of the confrontation will, of course, become available during the trial but, without doubt, it must have been a terrifying experience for a lovely lady who has always been one of my favourite actresses … 
