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Sounds,08 Oct 2026,24 mins,

Russell Brand Trial: All You Need To Know

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Russell Brand’s trial begins at Southwark Crown Court on 12 October. 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. Before the trial begins, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is joined by criminal defence lawyers Matthew Claughton and Stephen Davies to break down the charges, and discuss how an English criminal trial differs from trials in the US. From 12 October for Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial, Anoushka will be at Southwark Crown Court bringing you daily updates. Lock in so you never miss an episode. Host: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty Series Producer: Louise Clarke Digital Journalist: Jem Westgate Production coordinator: Ellie Dover Junior Production Manager: Tom Dunster Technical Producer: Nicky Edwards Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland Assistant Commissioner: Chris Walsh-Heron Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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