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What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
A fact-focused look at the Lucy Letby case and the trial evidence
Lucy Letby: The Facts revisits the case with a focus on context, trial evidence, and how public discussion can become distorted. Caroline Cheetham and Liz Hull are joined by reporter Kim Pilling to examine why the jury reached guilty verdicts after a 10-month trial.
Day 1 in court: Russell Brand’s trial opens in London
Russell Brand’s trial begins in London, where he faces several counts of rape and sexual assault that he denies. This episode follows the opening day in court, from Brand’s appearance in the dock to the first key step of jury selection.
Inside the opening of the Russell Brand trial as prosecutors lay out grave allegations
The episode follows the prosecution’s opening in London as Russell Brand faces allegations of rape and sexual assault spanning a decade. Caroline Cheetham and Liz Hull report from court as the first details of the case emerge, with upsetting content throughout.
Russell Brand heads to trial as the series maps the allegations and what comes next
Russell Brand’s upcoming trial on rape and sexual assault charges is the focus of this new series opener. Caroline Cheetham, with guests Katie Hind and Rebecca Camber, outlines the allegations, Brand’s response, his rise to fame, and what to expect in a London courtroom.
Day 2 of Russell Brand’s trial focuses on the 12 jurors now in place
Russell Brand’s trial moves into a key procedural stage as the jury is selected. Caroline Cheetham and Liz Hull follow the courtroom developments, including the judge’s instructions to jurors about evidence, outside influence, and media coverage.
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