Russell Brand: On Trial

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Russell Brand: On Trial is the latest podcast series from Sky News - bringing you in-depth stories from across the UK. Martin Brunt and Katie Spencer are award-winning journalists who have reported on some of the most high profile criminal cases here and abroad. Our episodes from the trial of Russell Brand will focus on key developments in the trial and prioritise expert insight. Our previous series: SEASON 1: The Hunt for the Brinks-Mat Gold The inside story of Britain's £26m gold heist, the crime that transformed the criminal underworld. Highly Commended – AIB Awards | Finalist – New York Festivals Radio Awards SEASON 2: What Happened to Annie? A Swedish woman is found dead on a Scottish beach. Could a secretive intelligence agency be involved? Gold – New York Festivals Radio Awards | Gold – AIB Awards SEASON 3: Polonium and the Piano Player A radioactive assassination in London. But Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko wasn't the only victim. Highly Commended – AIB Awards SEASON 4: StoryCast 21 21 extraordinary personal stories behind the biggest news events of the 21st century. Gold – New York Festivals Radio Awards | Podcast of the Year – Drum Media Awards SEASON 5: Patient 11 A mother's three-day stay in psychiatric care becomes a three-year ordeal, exposing a national scandal. Podcast of the Year – Press Gazette Future of Media Awards | Silver – New York Festivals Radio Awards SEASON 6: Unreliable Witness A young woman jailed for fabricating grooming and sexual assault allegations. What drove her to lie, and what secrets remain? Gold – New York Festivals Radio Awards

  1. Episode 1

    Russell Brand, the defendant arrives at court | Episode 1

    What happened on Russell Brand’s first day in court as the trial process got underway? Sky News’ Martin Brunt and Katie Spencer take us through the day- inside and outside the court. It starts with queues of journalists arriving early to get a seat on the press benches of court 3 at Southwark Crown Court. Outside photographers gather to get images of Russell Brand as he walks in with his wife. No cameras or recording are allowed inside so Katie Spencer - arts and entertainment correspondent for Sky and crime commentator Martin Brunt - are your eyes and ears in court. The first development: selecting the jury, the people who will decide if Russell Brand is guilty, or not guilty. He faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. He denies all charges and the trial continues. Follow the feed to get every episode. Email us with your thoughts: skynewspodcasts@sky.uk

  2. Episode 2

    A ‘ruthless sexual predator’ - the prosecution case against Russell Brand | Episode 2

    WARNING: This episode contains graphic details of alleged rape and sexual assault as described in court. Follow the feed to get every episode from Sky News' Katie Spencer and Martin Brunt. Today, the prosecution set out its case against Russell Brand calling him “ruthless, calculated and manipulative…a sexual predator”. We heard from a former flatmate of Brand’s - the first witness for the prosecution - who told the court Brand said he “may have gone a bit too far” with a woman. The day started with Brand responding to Katie outside court saying he was “concerned but hopeful that this process will lead to good outcomes for everybody involved”. Then, inside courtroom 3 of Southwark Crown Court in London, the prosecution outlined the allegations against him in detail. The prosecution say these allegations are from six women who “never met each other” and came forward "independently". Katie and Martin were at court as lead prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC described Brand as a man with a “childlike” expectation that his “voracious desires should be met”. Brand faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. He denies all the charges. Email us with your thoughts: skynewspodcasts@sky.uk

  3. Season 7 Trailer

    Introducing 'Russell Brand: On Trial'

    As Russell Brand goes on trial, Sky News brings together two award winning journalists to cover the case. Together this pair has more than 30 years experience reporting on the most high profile criminal cases. Sky News’ crime commentator Martin Brunt and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer will be at Southwark Crown Court to hear the prosecution case, witness testimonies and Brand’s defence. He faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges and denies the allegations against him. Our eyes and ears in court, Martin and Katie will guide us through the maze of the justice system and this case with clarity and insight. New episodes from October 12th.

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Russell Brand: On Trial is the latest podcast series from Sky News - bringing you in-depth stories from across the UK. Martin Brunt and Katie Spencer are award-winning journalists who have reported on some of the most high profile criminal cases here and abroad. Our episodes from the trial of Russell Brand will focus on key developments in the trial and prioritise expert insight. Our previous series: SEASON 1: The Hunt for the Brinks-Mat Gold The inside story of Britain's £26m gold heist, the crime that transformed the criminal underworld. Highly Commended – AIB Awards | Finalist – New York Festivals Radio Awards SEASON 2: What Happened to Annie? A Swedish woman is found dead on a Scottish beach. Could a secretive intelligence agency be involved? Gold – New York Festivals Radio Awards | Gold – AIB Awards SEASON 3: Polonium and the Piano Player A radioactive assassination in London. But Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko wasn't the only victim. Highly Commended – AIB Awards SEASON 4: StoryCast 21 21 extraordinary personal stories behind the biggest news events of the 21st century. Gold – New York Festivals Radio Awards | Podcast of the Year – Drum Media Awards SEASON 5: Patient 11 A mother's three-day stay in psychiatric care becomes a three-year ordeal, exposing a national scandal. Podcast of the Year – Press Gazette Future of Media Awards | Silver – New York Festivals Radio Awards SEASON 6: Unreliable Witness A young woman jailed for fabricating grooming and sexual assault allegations. What drove her to lie, and what secrets remain? Gold – New York Festivals Radio Awards

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