Baljit Ubhey, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said there was evidence that Collins subjected Larke to "physical, psychological and verbal abuse".

BBC: Justin Lee Collins found guilty of harassing Anna Larke

Anna Larke was depicted as a "recovering alcoholic" and a self-harmer.

BBC: Justin Lee Collins: Trial highlights 'invisible' abuse

Larke told the court that she felt that she had been "brainwashed" by Collins - a phrase that Craven says is extremely common in cases of abuse.

BBC: Justin Lee Collins: Trial highlights 'invisible' abuse