Fame Under Fire is at Southwark Crown Court for the trial of comedian, actor and broadcaster Russell Brand. Brand faces seven sexual offence charges involving six women: three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The alleged offences date from 1999 to 2009. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Under UK court reporting rules, cameras and recording device are not allowed inside the courtroom. For Fame Under Fire, Russell Brand on Trial, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty will take you inside the case another way. Every day we'll bring you updates on what the jury hears, with expert analysis of what is happening and the law behind the case. Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never miss an episode. We'll let you know as soon as new episodes are available.
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Inside day one of Russell Brand’s trial as jury selection begins
Russell Brand’s trial opens at Southwark Crown Court with jury selection underway. The episode outlines the charges he denies, follows the first day in court, and explains key differences between British and US justice, including reporting limits and what happens if a defendant does not testify.
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