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Russell Brand jailed for over 10 years for rape and sexual assault | The Sentence

Season 1 · Episode 22

Monday, November 9, 2026 • Duration 12:57

Today Russell Brand was sentenced to ten years and six months in prison, after he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault last week.

The disgraced comedian must serve two-thirds of this sentence before he will be eligible for parole.

Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson talks to Sachelle Connor about what it was like to be in the room, when Brand heard his prison term.

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'Everyone knew Russell Brand was a predator' - says comedian Shappi Khorsandi

Season 1 · Episode 21

Friday, November 6, 2026 • Duration 26:14

Russell Brand has spent his first night in a prison cell after the jury of eight men and four women found him unanimously guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults.

For years, Russell Brand was one of Britain's biggest comedy stars. But behind the scenes, many say his behaviour was an open secret.

Shappi Khorsandi worked with Brand in the early stages of his career. She speaks to Minnie Stephenson about what she witnessed, her understanding of his behaviour towards women, and the wider culture of the comedy industry at the time.

She also talks to Minnie about her own experience of sexual assault - not by Russell Brand - while working in comedy.

Brand faced seven charges - including three of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault - and he denied them all. He was found guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults. Brand has always said he has only had consensual sex.

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Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault | The Verdict

Season 1 · Episode 20

Thursday, November 5, 2026 • Duration 12:49

Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a 4 week-long trial. The jury took eight hours and 30 minutes to deliberate on a verdict.

Mr Justice Bennathan ruled that Brand must be remanded into custody until sentencing on Monday, and told him to expect a prison sentence of 'some length'.

Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson talks to Sachelle Connor about the verdict, how Russell Brand reacted in the court room – and what comes next.

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What are the key moments from Russell Brand's trial? | Trial day 16

Season 1 · Episode 19

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 • Duration 16:25

It's Day 16 of Russell Brand's rape trial in London; the final day of proceedings before the jury begins its deliberations.

In this episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson is joined by producer Sachelle Connor to break down what the jury heard in court today. They also look back at the trial as a whole, examining some of its key moments and the evidence heard over the past 16 days.

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. He denies all charges.

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault and rape.

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Brand's barrister says journalists 'poisoned the well of justice' | Trial day 15

Season 1 · Episode 18

Monday, November 2, 2026 • Duration 13:16

Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of alleged rape and sexual assault.

It's day 15 and Brand's defence barrister Ian Winter KC delivered his closing speech to the court. He said a Channel 4 documentary and stories published in the Times and Sunday Times that made allegations about Brand in 2023, "poisoned the well of justice" by prompting the accusers in this case to come forward.

In this episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson breaks down everything the jury heard today with producer Sachelle Connor.

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. He denies all charges.

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Russell Brand's accusers were 'amusements in his playground of orgasms', court hears | Trial day 14

Season 1 · Episode 17

Friday, October 30, 2026 • Duration 09:12

Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of alleged rape and sexual assault.

It's day 14 of Russell Brand's rape trial in London and today his defence team finished setting out their case and the prosecution barrister presented her closing arguments.

Ms Riel Karmy-Jones told the court that Brand saw one accuser, Woman E, as: "just a hole, a number to add to his 5,000 notches that he was marking up". She also described his alleged victims as, 'the amusements in his playground of orgasms'.

Ms Karmy-Jones also told the court: “Six women who have nothing to gain, who have not sought the limelight, who have not looked out for some form of publicity, who have not taken part in a documentary, not made claims for compensation.

In this episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson breaks down everything the jury heard today with producer Sachelle Connor.

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. He denies all charges.

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Russell Brand's wife Laura testifies in court | Trial day 13

Season 1 · Episode 16

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 09:34

It's day 13 of Russell Brand's rape trial in London and his wife, Laura Brand, took the stand to testify in his defence.

In this episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to Sachelle Connor about what the jury heard from Laura Brand in Southwark Crown Court.

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. He denies all charges.

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Russell Brand takes the stand and gives evidence | Trial day 12

Season 1 · Episode 15

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 13:55

Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of allegations of rape and sexual assault.

Russell Brand gave evidence in court for the first time on day 12 of his rape trial. He told the court that allegations against him had had a “devastating” impact on his life, and that no one had agreed to give evidence on his behalf during the trial.

Brand also told the court that he had been prevented from staying with his son at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London while the child underwent open-heart surgery, following the release of Channel 4's Dispatches documentary and the Times' newspaper investigation in 2023.

In this episode, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to Sachelle Connor about what the jury heard today, as the defence began their arguments.

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. He denies all the charges.

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Brand: 'Sexual encounters always consensual', court hears | Trial day 11

Season 1 · Episode 14

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Duration 04:28

On day 11 of Russell Brand's trial the prosecution delivered the final part of its case, before the jury heard the details of Brand's police interviews.

In this episode our Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson and producer Sachelle Connor recap what happened at Southwark Crown Court today – including the Judge's decision to change the indecent assault charge against Russell Brand into an attempted indecent assault.

Mr Justice Bennathan told jurors on Tuesday morning they should find Brand not guilty of the indecent assault allegation after he had concluded “there was insufficient evidence” to support the charge.

He also told the jury that a charge of attempted indecent assault, relating to the same incident in 2001, has now been added to the indictment.

The change relates to an allegation that Brand grabbed a female MTV worker by the arm and tried to drag her into a toilet.

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. He denies all the charges. 

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Brand had an 'insane sexual appetite' former PA says | Trial day 10

Season 1 · Episode 13

Monday, October 26, 2026 • Duration 08:15

Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of alleged rape and sexual assault.

On day 10 of Russell Brand's trial the jury heard from more witnesses for the prosecution, including his former personal assistant. In her written statement she said working for Brand was one of the hardest jobs she's ever had, and that Brand had an 'insane sexual appetite'.

In today’s episode of the Russell Brand on Trial podcast, Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson speaks to producer Holly Snelling about the day's events at Southwark Crown Court 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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