Four the Record: Russell Brand on Trial

Episodes

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  Woman told Brand 'you treated me like an animal', court hears | Trial day 8 21.10.2026 15m

  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 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 Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to our producer Sachelle Connor about all the details from inside the courtroom and what the jury heard.  Want to get in touch? Email [email protected]  
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  'When I asked him to stop, he didn’t', Brand accuser tells court | Trial day 7 20.10.2026 13m

  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 to stop, 'a few times quietly and then really loudly'.  Another woman alleges that Brand groped and kissed her in what she described as a 'violent' sexual assault while she was working at a radio station. She described Brand as 'rough', 'violent' and 'persistent'. A third woman accuses Brand of sexually assaulting her during filming for a Channel 4 project in 2009. In today’s episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to our producer Holly Snelling about all the details from inside the courtroom and what the jury heard. Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He denies all the charges.  
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  Brand was like a 'clown' with a 'weird look in the eye' before alleged sexual assault, court hears | Trial day 6 19.10.2026 12m

  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 Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to our journalist Sachelle Connor about all the details from inside the courtroom and what the jury heard.Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of sexual assault.
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  Brand turned into a 'wide-eyed maniac' says second alleged victim | Trial Day 5 16.10.2026 12m

  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 'very egotistical' and 'erratic' - whilst the second alleged victim said Russell Brand turned into a 'wide-eyed maniac' before attempting to drag her into a toilet at MTV. In today’s episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to our journalist Sachelle Connor about all the details from inside the courtroom and what the jury heard today.  Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of sexual assault. 
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  First alleged victim gives evidence in court | Trial Day 4 15.10.2026 11m

  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 alleged rape, Brand acted “like Basil Fawlty when he does his goose steps”.  In today’s episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to our producer Sachelle Connor about the testimony heard in court and the details that emerged during proceedings. Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of sexual assault.
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  Brand was 'ruthless sexual predator' court hears | Trial Day 3 14.10.2026 10m

  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 women. Brand strenuously denies all the charges. 
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  Russell Brand trial latest: What happened on day 2 | Trial Day 2 13.10.2026 14m

  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 assault. He denies all charges. 
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  Inside the Russell Brand trial | Trial Day 1 12.10.2026 16m

  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 courtroom, while criminal barrister Eleanor Laws KC explains how the prosecution and defence will build and argue their cases. 
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  The rise and reinvention of Russell Brand | Russell Brand on Trial 12.10.2026 14m

  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.   Russell Brand has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He strenuously denies all charges.  
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  Inside the courtroom: How a criminal trial works | Russell Brand on Trial 08.10.2026 20m

  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 protections are available to witnesses? In this episode, Minnie Stephenson speaks to Sir Max Hill KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions and one of Britain’s most experienced criminal barristers, about how a trial like this unfolds. This is the first episode of our daily podcast bringing you the evidence and legal context from the courtroom as the trial unfolds.
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  Russell Brand on Trial - a new podcast from Channel 4 News 08.10.2026

  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 Culture Correspondent Minnie will be in court every day during the trial, and she’ll bring you the latest updates on the case on our new podcast, Four the Record: Russell Brand on trial.