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 In 1983, an armed gang stole £26m in gold bars from a high-security depot near Heathrow Airport. Dubbed the crime of the century, the heist changed the face of Britain’s criminal landscape and the life of one undercover Scotland Yard detective. AIBs AWARDS - HIGHLY COMMENDED, FACTUAL PODCAST NEW YORK FESTIVAL'S RADIO AWARDS, FINALIST, NARRATIVE PODCAST SERIES SEASON 2: What happened to Annie? In 2005, the body of 30-year-old Swedish woman, Annie Börjesson, was found on Prestwick beach in Scotland. Could one of the world’s most secretive security agencies be behind her death? NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS - GOLD, INVESTIGATIVE PODCAST SERIES AIBs AWARDS - GOLD, INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARY SEASON 3: Polonium and The Piano Player Two Russian agents release a miniature nuclear weapon in a 5-star London hotel. But former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is not the only victim. AIB's AWARDS - HIGHLY COMMENDED, FACTUAL PODCAST SERIES SEASON 4: StoryCast 21 Through extraordinary personal stories, Sky News revisits 21 of the world’s biggest news events this century. NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS - GOLD, PERSONAL LIVES DRUM MEDIA AWARDS - PODCAST OF THE YEAR SEASON 5: Patient 11 Following the death of her brother, young mother Alexis Quinn seeks temporary respite in NHS psychiatric care, never imagining that three days, would turn into more than three year ordeal that would ultimately expose a national scandal. PRESS GAZETTE FUTURE OF MEDIA AWARDS - PODCAST OF THE YEAR NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS - SILVER, INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM PODCAST SEASON 6: Unreliable Witness Investigating the high-profile case of Ellie Williams, the young woman jailed for lying about sexual assault and grooming in her home town. Sky News’ Jason Farrell and Liz Lane look at what could have led her to make these claims and if, underneath it all, there is some other secret buried amongst the lies. NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS - GOLD, INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM PODCAST
What this show covers
court caseEllie Williamstrue crimeabuse allegationsBarrowMohammed Ramzangrooming allegationsinvestigative seriesEleanor Williamspolice evidenceprison interviewpsychiatric reporttrial coveragejury selectionSouthwark Crown Court
What listeners will find here
A long-hidden abuse case in Barrow opens a new path back to Ellie Williams
This episode follows a new court case that exposes abuse in Barrow involving three brothers whose victims waited more than a decade for justice. It also revisits Ellie Williams through old diaries that raise fresh questions after her release from jail.
New allegations deepen the case as Mohammed Ramzan returns to court
Mohammed Ramzan faces further allegations beyond those made by Ellie Williams as Liz Lane and Jason Farrell meet a woman known as Sarah, who says she was groomed as a child in Hull and links Mo to the gang she accuses. He denies the claims and says something more sinister is happening, but his anger lands him back in court.
Police files, a psychiatric report, and a prison call deepen the Eleanor Williams story
This episode examines newly released police material from the night Eleanor Williams was found injured and the lead-up to her infamous post. It also brings in a psychiatric report on her background and state of mind, before Liz hears from Williams directly from prison.
Inside Russell Brand’s first day in court as the trial begins
Russell Brand’s first day in court is the focus here, from the early rush for seats at Southwark Crown Court to the start of jury selection. The episode follows what happened inside and outside court as proceedings got underway in a case where Brand denies all charges.
A courtroom guide to the Russell Brand trial from two veteran reporters
Russell Brand’s trial is the focus of this new Sky News series following proceedings at Southwark Crown Court. Crime commentator Martin Brunt and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer will track the prosecution case, witness testimony and the defence, aiming to make the legal process clear as the case unfolds.
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