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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/4249976.stm
The presenter, who now lives in New Zealand, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday via a satellite link in the case of Lee O'Brien.
Mr O'Brien, 23, of Liverpool, is accused of making false allegations he was sexually assaulted by Mr Barrymore when he visited his Essex home in 2001.
He denies three counts of perverting the course of justice.
Mr Barrymore, who appeared under his real name of Michael Parker, was a prosecution witness, but had to defend himself against accusations of drug abuse, making unwanted gay passes and "risk-taking".
It's a pack of lies. He lives in a fantasy land. It's very sad
Michael Barrymore
He told the jury that Mr O'Brien, who is deaf, had visited his bungalow unannounced and uninvited.
The star was just about to leave to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, but invited Mr O'Brien in after being told he had driven from Liverpool with some flowers.
Mr O'Brien was invited into the kitchen, given a cup of coffee and a signed photograph, and thanked politely for the flowers, the court heard.
Mr Barrymore insisted the meeting lasted five to 10 minutes, and that his assistant, Jean Swetman, was present throughout. He denied that anything untoward took place.
Under cross-examination by defence barrister Jeremy Benson QC, Mr Barrymore was asked about the events of 31 March 2001, when Stuart Lubbock drowned during a party at his home.
Repeated denials
He admitted smoking cannabis on the night in question, but insisted it was not his cannabis.
Mr Barrymore repeatedly denied taking cocaine and said he did not know how traces of the drug came to be in the master bedroom.
He denied offering cocaine to another man at the party.
The ex-TV star also denied making a pass at the same man by kissing him full on the lips as they lay on the bed smoking cannabis.
He denied the assault and said of Mr O'Brien's allegation: "It's a pack of lies. He lives in a fantasy land. It's very sad."
The case continues and is expected to last several weeks.
The presenter, who now lives in New Zealand, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday via a satellite link in the case of Lee O'Brien.
Mr O'Brien, 23, of Liverpool, is accused of making false allegations he was sexually assaulted by Mr Barrymore when he visited his Essex home in 2001.
He denies three counts of perverting the course of justice.
Mr Barrymore, who appeared under his real name of Michael Parker, was a prosecution witness, but had to defend himself against accusations of drug abuse, making unwanted gay passes and "risk-taking".
It's a pack of lies. He lives in a fantasy land. It's very sad
Michael Barrymore
He told the jury that Mr O'Brien, who is deaf, had visited his bungalow unannounced and uninvited.
The star was just about to leave to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, but invited Mr O'Brien in after being told he had driven from Liverpool with some flowers.
Mr O'Brien was invited into the kitchen, given a cup of coffee and a signed photograph, and thanked politely for the flowers, the court heard.
Mr Barrymore insisted the meeting lasted five to 10 minutes, and that his assistant, Jean Swetman, was present throughout. He denied that anything untoward took place.
Under cross-examination by defence barrister Jeremy Benson QC, Mr Barrymore was asked about the events of 31 March 2001, when Stuart Lubbock drowned during a party at his home.
Repeated denials
He admitted smoking cannabis on the night in question, but insisted it was not his cannabis.
Mr Barrymore repeatedly denied taking cocaine and said he did not know how traces of the drug came to be in the master bedroom.
He denied offering cocaine to another man at the party.
The ex-TV star also denied making a pass at the same man by kissing him full on the lips as they lay on the bed smoking cannabis.
He denied the assault and said of Mr O'Brien's allegation: "It's a pack of lies. He lives in a fantasy land. It's very sad."
The case continues and is expected to last several weeks.