Potential jurors urged to make sure they can attend epic trial
Former News International chief executive Brooks and ex-British government spin doctor Coulson, both 45, appeared at the Old Bailey for the first day of proceedings that could take up to six months.
A panel of around 80 potential jurors were brought into the wood-panelled court 12 at around 12.30pm, and whittled down to 33 possible panel members. They were asked to fill in a questionnaire and given until today to make sure they can commit to the full length of the trial.