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    The Trial of Russell Brand

    The Trial of Russell Brand is season 14 of Times Investigates, bringing you award-winning investigative and true crime podcasts from The Times & The Sunday Times.

    From war zones to suburban homes, pursuing brutal criminals and cult leaders, our podcasts go further than any other to uncover the truth.

    In season one, war correspondent Anthony Loyd investigates the fate of his colleague John Cantlie, who was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State.

    In season two, crime correspondent John Simpson breaks down the wall of silence surrounding the killing of 14-year-old Corey Junior Davis

    In season three Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody uncovers the story of Hans Globke, the Nazi bureaucrat who laid the legal basis for the Holocaust – and helped build the modern German state

    In season four, columnist David Aaronovitch follows the trail of charm and deception left by businessman Lex Greensill through the corridors of power in Britain

    In season five, special correspondent Emily Dugan asks whether the wrong man was sent to prison for a brutal attack on a mother of two

    In season six, Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan steps into the weird world of ‘kittens’, ‘lions’, and televangelism surrounding a cult leader

    In season seven, journalists Brenna Daldorph and David Aaronovitch explore the dark past behind some of Britain’s wealthiest stately homes

    In season eight, feature writer Andrew Billen exposes a very British scandal at the world-famous university college, Christ Church, Oxford

    In season nine, David Aaranovitch steps into the online world of Patriotic Alternative, a far-right group using the Covid pandemic as a recruiting tool

    In season ten, journalists Peter Gillman and Emanuele Midolo investigate the death of one of our own, David Holden, the reporter whose killing became a Cold War whodunnit

    In season 11, social affairs editor James Beal follows a trail leading from a quiet British town to frozen Canada, where he discovers a man allegedly selling death online

    In season 12, reporter Mario Ledwith returns to his hometown in Northern Ireland, seeking answers about the bloody 1987 Remembrance Sunday attack

    In season 13, The Sunday Times’s Insight team investigates how Nigel Farage came to depend upon a crypto enthusiast, gambler and convicted fraudster

    In season 14, journalists Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace join Luke Jones to report daily from the trial of Russell Brand


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    Invented, reimagined | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 12 Oct 27, 2026
    Show notes

    On the twelfth day of the trial of Russell Brand, the jury were directed to find the defendant not guilty on one count of indecent assault. The judge, Justice Bennathan, told the jury there was insufficient evidence for count 2. This is where Brand was alleged to have grabbed the arm of a woman in the offices of MTV and attempted to drag her into a toilet.


    However, a new count of “attempted indecent assault” was introduced in relation to the same incident.


    The court also heard the prosecution read the prepared statements Russell Brand gave police when he was initially interviewed. In those statements the former comedian suggested complainants had “invented” allegations or “reimagined” consensual sexual encounters, after what he called “fictitious and defamatory” reporting in the press.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.


    Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    "Like he had been possessed" | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 11 Oct 26, 2026
    Show notes

    On the eleventh day of the trial of Russell Brand, a former assistant of the comedian remembered him having an “insane sexual appetite”. While Helen Berger didn’t remember witnessing Brand doing anything illegal, in her statement she said that she had worked with lots of celebrities around whom bad behaviour was normalised. “This was on another level.”


    The court also heard that the sister of Woman 3 was told Russell Brand’s eyes had become completely blank, like he was “possessed”, when he allegedly assaulted Woman 3 at a birthday party in 2004.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.

    Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Questions and sketches | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 10 Oct 23, 2026
    Show notes

    On the tenth day of the trial of Russell Brand, it was a non-sitting day for the jury. So, instead – you asked, we answered. We took the time to answer some of the many questions we’ve received. Will Russell Brand be cross-examined? And who is the Russell Brand look-alike who’s been in court every day?


    We’re also joined by court artist Priscilla Coleman, whose beautiful sketches have been making the rounds on social media. She tells us how she captures the scene through notes like “blonde potato”.


    The prosecution case will resume on Monday.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day (when the jury is), and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.


    Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com


    Images and video: Getty, PA Media, MB Media

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

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    “They won’t believe me” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 9 Oct 22, 2026
    Show notes

    WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing.


    On the ninth day of the trial of Russell Brand, more than 20 witnesses gave evidence relating to Woman 5. This is the complainant who alleges she was raped in Brand’s home in 2009. Two of the witnesses told the court Woman 5 did not tell police at the time because she didn’t think she would be believed.


    The defence suggested Woman 5 had had consensual sex with Russell Brand and later regretted it.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.


    Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com


    If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:


    Rape Crisis England & Wales

    NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    “He treated me like an animal” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 8 Oct 21, 2026
    Show notes

    On the eighth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 5 finished her testimony and was then cross-examined by the defence. Woman 5 said she felt “guilt and shame” but did not consent to a specific sexual act with Brand.


    The defence argued that she did consent and said Woman 5 had “idolised” Brand at the time.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify.

    Follow the show to never miss an episode.


    Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    “It happened in a flash” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 7 Oct 20, 2026
    Show notes

    WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing.


    On the seventh day in the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 5 told police she went willingly to Brand’s house, but during that visit something she didn’t consent to happened, and he allegedly raped her.

    Woman 4 and Woman 6 both allege Brand sexually assaulted them in their workplaces.


    The defence suggested Woman 4 did not have a clear memory of the incident, and Woman 6 gave an inconsistent account about her clothing to a journalist.


    The defence will begin cross examination of Woman 5 tomorrow.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.


    Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com


    If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

    Rape Crisis England & Wales

    NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    “Don’t be a spoilsport” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 6 Oct 19, 2026
    Show notes

    WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing.


    On the sixth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 3 took to the witness box. She alleges Brand orally raped her after he pulled her into a toilet in 2004.


    The defence suggested Brand invited her into the toilet where they had a “kiss and cuddle”.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.


    Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com


    If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

    Rape Crisis England & Wales

    NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    “A wild look in his eye” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 5 Oct 16, 2026
    Show notes

    On the fifth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 2 took the stand. She described how Brand allegedly tried to pull her into a male toilet in 2001, going from a “friendly” person to a “wild-eyed maniac.”


    The defence suggested it could have been an invitation for a consensual encounter.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.


    Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    "I know what happened" | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 4 Oct 15, 2026
    Show notes

    WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing.


    On the fourth day of the trial of Russell Brand we heard from the first complainant. She alleges that Brand raped her in 1999 in Bournemouth. In an emotional video interview, the court heard her describe to police how she “couldn’t breathe” and told him “no, I don’t want this.” The defence barrister suggested the encounter was instead a consensual one-night stand.


    Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him.


    Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all.


    If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:


    Rape Crisis England & Wales

    NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.


    We want to hear from you: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    The case against him | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 3 Oct 14, 2026
    Show notes

    With our reporters following every word in court, the trial of Russell Brand began in earnest today. The prosecution laid out their case, calling Brand “ruthless, calculating, and manipulative…a sexual predator.” Brand has denied all charges against him.


    Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode.

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


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