Former BBC star Stuart Hall jailed for child sex crimes Former broadcaster Stuart Hall admitted to 14 charges of indecently assaulting girls, with one victim as young as nine. FORMER BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall has been jailed for 15 months after he pleaded guilty to 14 counts of indecent assault against girls as young as 9. The 83-year-old Hall had initially denied the charges. The prison sentence was handed down today, six weeks after he admitted responsibility for the crimes. The offences happened between 1967 and 1986. Prosecutors said Hall was an opportunistic predator. The BBC said after Hall's admission of guilt that it was "appalled" and would no longer employ him. Hall's lawyer has said he is sorry for what he has done and wants to apologise to his victims.