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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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    How to pick a jury | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 2 Oct 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Today, the trial of Russell Brand began at Southwark Crown Court. Brand stands accused of seven charges, including rape and other sexual offences. He has denied all charges.


    In court today, the jurors who will decide Brand’s fate began to be chosen.


    Follow or subscribe 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/

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    The Charges | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 1 Sep 15, 2026
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    From provocative stand-up comedian to Hollywood leading man, Russell Brand will stand trial next month on seven charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to each. Every day throughout the trial, Luke Jones will be joined by Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace, to dissect the evidence and discuss where the case might go next.


    Before the trial begins on Monday 12 October, we look back on Russell Brand’s career, and the allegations against him.


    New episodes daily from October 12th.


    Host: Luke Jones, with Rosamund Urwin, Chief News Correspondent for The Sunday Times and Charlotte Wace, Investigations Correspondent for The Times.

    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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    Introducing | The Trial of Russell Brand Sep 15, 2026
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    On Monday 12th of October, Russell Brand will stand trial in London’s Southwark Crown Court on seven charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault, relating to six women between 1999 and 2009.


    He has pleaded not guilty to each charge.


    We'll be bringing you daily updates throughout the trial.


    There will be no cameras inside the courtroom, no microphones, nor rolling news feed. Instead, we will be there. Every day throughout the trial, Luke Jones will be joined by The Sunday Times Chief News Correspondent Rosamund Urwin, and The Times Investigations Correspondent Charlotte Wace, to dissect the evidence, unpack what the jury heard and explain where the case might go next.


    New episodes daily from October 12th.


    Hosts: Luke Jones, with Rosamund Urwin, Chief News Correspondent for The Sunday Times and Charlotte Wace, Investigations Correspondent for The Times.

    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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    UPDATE - The woman on the balcony | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.6 Aug 31, 2026
    Show notes

    As Nigel Farage returns to Parliament with a parliamentary standards investigation hanging over his head, The Sunday Times Insight team are back with the latest developments since the original series was released.


    What is a sitting US federal judge doing at George’s penthouse?


    Separately, there are more questions for Posh George, Nigel Farage and Reform UK over their finances and relationship.


    Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.


    Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times


    Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage


    Get in touch:

    Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959

    For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk

    If you have a story for us: 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/

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    ‘Daddy’ | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.5 Jul 15, 2026
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    Nigel Farage realises one of his lifelong ambitions, as he becomes an MP, with the help of Posh George.


    This leads to questions over George’s financial support for his ally. Did it breach parliamentary rules?


    And, the Insight team tries to make sense of Posh George and Farage’s ten-plus year friendship after the fallout from their reporting.


    Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.


    Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times


    Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Police investigate Reform donations by mother of fraudster who bankrolled Farage by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage


    Get in touch -


    Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959

    For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk

    If you have a story for us: 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/

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    Crypto politics | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.4 Jul 12, 2026
    Show notes

    In 2023 Posh George is accused of wading into Montenegro elections after police seize a crypto ATM.


    As negative headlines in the Balkans pile up, Farage, back on the campaign trail in the UK, is once again facing questions over his friend’s alleged behaviour.


    Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.


    Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times


    Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    George Cottrell failed to declare gifts to Reform office by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage


    Get in touch:

    Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959

    For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk

    If you have a story for us: 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.


    Control, not ownership | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.3 Jul 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Back home after 8 months in a US prison, Posh George attends a rally where the controversial, far-right provocateur Tommy Robinson is speaking - and starts dating a Made in Chelsea star.


    Having already made and lost at least one fortune, George moves to the crypto paradise of Montenegro.


    Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.


    Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times


    Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Nigel Farage’s secret donor pictured with Tommy Robinson at rally by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage


    Get in touch:

    Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959

    For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk

    If you have a story for us: 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.


    Jailbird | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.2 Jul 05, 2026
    Show notes

    It’s July 2016 and Nigel Farage is riding high on a Brexit wave when his young aide, Posh George is arrested following a sting by US federal agents.


    He’s accused of running a money laundering scheme over the dark web. Can the young financier escape a jail term and rebuild his gilded life?


    Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.


    Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times


    Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Nigel Farage’s crypto-gambler ally used Reform UK business cards by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage


    Get in touch:

    Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959

    For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk

    If you have a story for us: 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.


    Meet George | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.1 Jul 04, 2026
    Show notes

    Who is George Swinfen Cottrell, aka Posh George? Booted out of his expensive boarding school after gambling in 2010, he comes of age in London’s Mayfair district, learning the tricks of his trade in international finance, private banking, and offshore structures.


    George is soon drawn into the orbit of UKIP leader, Nigel Farage.


    Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.


    Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times


    Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood

    Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage


    Get in touch:

    Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959

    For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk

    If you have a story for us: 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.


    Introducing | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Jul 04, 2026
    Show notes

    A baby-faced British aristocrat called George Cottrell faces arrest in the US, just weeks after he and his boss, Nigel Farage, reach the summit of their careers to date - the Brexit vote.


    A decade later ‘Posh George' is still the Reform leader's right-hand man.


    This groundbreaking series from The Sunday Times’s Insight team investigates how the politician who could hold the keys to Number 10 came to depend upon a crypto enthusiast, gambler and fraudster.


    Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing.


    Begins today, 4th July. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday.


    Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times.

    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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