Four the Record: Russell Brand on Trial
A Channel 4 News podcast hosted by culture correspondent Minnie Stephenson that follows the trial of Russell Brand on charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. Episodes are published each weekday during the trial and cover the latest developments, key testimony and expert analysis. Brand has pleaded not guilty and has always strongly denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
Episodes
'She didn’t think she would be believed' friend of Russell Brand accuser tells court | Trial day 9
Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of rape and sexual assault. It's day 9 of Russell Brand's rape trial in London, and today the court heard from several witnesses relating to a woman who alleges she was anally raped by Russell Brand in 2009. A statement from the accuser's mother was read in court, in which she said 'I just remember her saying "he raped me&quo
Woman told Brand 'you treated me like an animal', court hears | Trial day 8
Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of rape and sexual assault. It's day 8 of the Russell Brand trial and the court heard the remaining testimony from Woman E who said she had been treated "like a piece of meat". The alleged victim was cross-examined by Brand's barrister, and the court heard about a text exchange between her and Brand in which he said "I'm sorry". Brand faces th
'When I asked him to stop, he didn’t', Brand accuser tells court | Trial day 7
Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of rape and sexual assault. It's day seven of Russell Brand's rape trial at Southwark Crown Court, and the testimonies of three more alleged victims were heard in court. The details were extremely graphic. One woman alleges that after she had consensual vaginal sex with Brand at his home he then anally raped her. She says she told Brand
Brand was like a 'clown' with a 'weird look in the eye' before alleged sexual assault, court hears | Trial day 6
It's day six of Russell Brand's rape trial in London and a third alleged victim took to the stand: she claimed Russell Brand was like a 'clown' with a 'weird look on his face', before dragging her into a toilet and orally raping her. Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He denies all the charges. In today’s episode, Culture Corresponde
Brand turned into a 'wide-eyed maniac' says second alleged victim | Trial Day 5
It's day 5 of Russell Brand's rape trial in London and the second alleged victim took to the stand, along with other witnesses', including his former friend and flatmate Andrew Dobson. Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He denies all the charges. Dobson described him as 'vibrant' and 'lively'; but also
First alleged victim gives evidence in court | Trial Day 4
Today, the court heard testimony from the first alleged victim in Russell Brand’s rape trial at Southwark Crown Court. Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He denies all the charges. The woman told the court that Brand allegedly raped her after asking her to take photographs of him “semi-nude”. She also described how, before the alle
Brand was 'ruthless sexual predator' court hears | Trial Day 3
On day 3 of Russell Brand's trial, the prosecution described him as 'ruthless', 'calculating', 'manipulative' and a 'sexual predator'. For the first time the jury heard accounts of the women who are accusing Brand of some of the most serious crimes. In this episode Minnie Stephenson and Sachelle Connor outline the seven charges against him, in relation to six
Russell Brand trial latest: What happened on day 2 | Trial Day 2
Day two of Russell Brand’s trial: what happened in court, and how does jury selection work? Minnie Stephenson speaks to producer Sachelle Connor about the latest from the courtroom, while jury expert Professor Cheryl Thomas KC breaks down how juries are selected in the UK and how it's different from the US. Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent
Inside the Russell Brand trial | Trial Day 1
Russell Brand’s trial began in London today. He faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He denies all the charges. So, what happened in court on day one? What was the atmosphere like as Brand arrived? And how will the jury be selected? In this episode, Minnie Stephenson speaks to producer Sachelle Connor about what happened inside the courtro
The rise and reinvention of Russell Brand | Russell Brand on Trial
Russell Brand's rape trial started today in London - but who is the man behind the headlines and how did he reach such monumental levels of success in the 2000s? In this podcast, Minnie Stephenson talks to journalist and broadcaster Sam Delaney about Russell Brand’s career, his rise to fame and the story behind one of the most recognisable and controversial figures in British entertainment. Russ
Inside the courtroom: How a criminal trial works | Russell Brand on Trial
Russell Brand will be on trial from Monday: he’s been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He strenuously denies all charges. But how does the UK justice system ensure a fair trial when the defendant is one of the UK’s most recognisable public figures? What does the prosecution have to prove in a case of this nature? And what protecti
Russell Brand on Trial - a new podcast from Channel 4 News
Russell Brand’s rape trial is due to start on 12 October. He's been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He strenuously denies all charges.So, what happens when fame and public opinion collide with the evidence put before the court?What will the prosecution allege? What will the defence argue? And who will take to the stand?Our Cu
