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The Trial of Russell Brand is season 14 of Times Investigates, bringing you award-winning investigative and true crime podcasts from The Times & The Sunday Times.
From war zones to suburban homes, pursuing brutal criminals and cult leaders, our podcasts go further than any other to uncover the truth.
In season one, war correspondent Anthony Loyd investigates the fate of his colleague John Cantlie, who was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State.
In season two, crime correspondent John Simpson breaks down the wall of silence surrounding the killing of 14-year-old Corey Junior Davis
In season three Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody uncovers the story of Hans Globke, the Nazi bureaucrat who laid the legal basis for the Holocaust - and helped build the modern German state
In season four, columnist David Aaronovitch follows the trail of charm and deception left by businessman Lex Greensill through the corridors of power in Britain
In season five, special correspondent Emily Dugan asks whether the wrong man was sent to prison for a brutal attack on a mother of two
In season six, Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan steps into the weird world of ‘kittens’, ‘lions’, and televangelism surrounding a cult leader
In season seven, journalists Brenna Daldorph and David Aaronovitch explore the dark past behind some of Britain’s wealthiest stately homes
In season eight, feature writer Andrew Billen exposes a very British scandal at the world-famous university college, Christ Church, Oxford
In season nine, David Aaranovitch steps into the online world of Patriotic Alternative, a far-right group using the Covid pandemic as a recruiting tool
In season ten, journalists Peter Gillman and Emanuele Midolo investigate the death of one of our own, David Holden, the reporter whose killing became a Cold War whodunnit
In season 11, social affairs editor James Beal follows a trail leading from a quiet British town to frozen Canada, where he discovers a man allegedly selling death online
In season 12, reporter Mario Ledwith returns to his hometown in Northern Ireland, seeking answers about the bloody 1987 Remembrance Sunday attack
In season 13, The Sunday Times’s Insight team investigates how Nigel Farage came to depend upon a crypto enthusiast, gambler and convicted fraudster
In season 14, journalists Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace join Luke Jones to report daily from the trial of Russell Brand
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“Half-truths spun into lies” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 15
On the 15th day of the trial of Russell Brand, the prosecution delivered their closing statement to the jury. Riel Karmy-Jones, the lead barrister for the prosecution, emphasised the complainants are six women who do not know each other, an
Brand's wife gives evidence | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 14
On the 14th day of the trial of Russell Brand, the wife of the comedian and christian influencer, Laura Brand, gave evidence. She told the court it was “clear it was hard for him to be monogamous” when the pair began dating in 2006, causing
Brand gives evidence | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 13
On episode 13 of the Trial of Russell Brand podcast, Russell Brand gave evidence for the first time. Brand’s defence went through the details of each alleged offence, which relate to six women. The comedian told the court two of the allegat
Invented, reimagined | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 12
On the twelfth day of the trial of Russell Brand, the jury were directed to find the defendant not guilty on one count of indecent assault. The judge, Justice Bennathan, told the jury there was insufficient evidence for count 2. This is whe
"Like he had been possessed" | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 11
On the eleventh day of the trial of Russell Brand, a former assistant of the comedian remembered him having an “insane sexual appetite”. While Helen Berger didn’t remember witnessing Brand doing anything illegal, in her statement she said t
Questions and sketches | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 10
On the tenth day of the trial of Russell Brand, it was a non-sitting day for the jury. So, instead – you asked, we answered. We took the time to answer some of the many questions we’ve received. Will Russell Brand be cross-examined? And who
“They won’t believe me” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 9
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On the ninth day of the trial of Russell Brand, more than 20 witnesses gave evidence relating to Woman 5. This is the complainant who alleges she was raped in
“He treated me like an animal” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 8
On the eighth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 5 finished her testimony and was then cross-examined by the defence. Woman 5 said she felt “guilt and shame” but did not consent to a specific sexual act with Brand. The defence argued
“It happened in a flash” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 7
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On the seventh day in the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 5 told police she went willingly to Brand’s house, but during that visit something she didn’t consent t
“Don’t be a spoilsport” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 6
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On the sixth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 3 took to the witness box. She alleges Brand orally raped her after he pulled her into a toilet in 2004.
“A wild look in his eye” | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 5
On the fifth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 2 took the stand. She described how Brand allegedly tried to pull her into a male toilet in 2001, going from a “friendly” person to a “wild-eyed maniac.” The defence suggested it could h
"I know what happened" | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 4
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On the fourth day of the trial of Russell Brand we heard from the first complainant. She alleges that Brand raped her in 1999 in Bournemouth. In an emotional v
The case against him | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 3
With our reporters following every word in court, the trial of Russell Brand began in earnest today. The prosecution laid out their case, calling Brand “ruthless, calculating, and manipulative…a sexual predator.” Brand has denied all charge
How to pick a jury | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 2
Today, the trial of Russell Brand began at Southwark Crown Court. Brand stands accused of seven charges, including rape and other sexual offences. He has denied all charges. In court today, the jurors who will decide Brand’s fate began to b
The Charges | The Trial of Russell Brand Ep. 1
From provocative stand-up comedian to Hollywood leading man, Russell Brand will stand trial next month on seven charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to each. Every day throughout the trial, Luke Jo
Introducing | The Trial of Russell Brand
On Monday 12th of October, Russell Brand will stand trial in London’s Southwark Crown Court on seven charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault, relating to six women between 1999 and 2009. He has pleaded not guilty to each charge
UPDATE - The woman on the balcony | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.6
As Nigel Farage returns to Parliament with a parliamentary standards investigation hanging over his head, The Sunday Times Insight team are back with the latest developments since the original series was released. What is a sitting US feder
‘Daddy’ | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.5
Nigel Farage realises one of his lifelong ambitions, as he becomes an MP, with the help of Posh George. This leads to questions over George’s financial support for his ally. Did it breach parliamentary rules? And, the Insight team tries to
Crypto politics | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.4
In 2023 Posh George is accused of wading into Montenegro elections after police seize a crypto ATM. As negative headlines in the Balkans pile up, Farage, back on the campaign trail in the UK, is once again facing questions over his friend’s
Control, not ownership | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.3
Back home after 8 months in a US prison, Posh George attends a rally where the controversial, far-right provocateur Tommy Robinson is speaking - and starts dating a Made in Chelsea star. Having already made and lost at least one fortune, Ge
Jailbird | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.2
It’s July 2016 and Nigel Farage is riding high on a Brexit wave when his young aide, Posh George is arrested following a sting by US federal agents. He’s accused of running a money laundering scheme over the dark web. Can the young financie
Meet George | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage Ep.1
Who is George Swinfen Cottrell, aka Posh George? Booted out of his expensive boarding school after gambling in 2010, he comes of age in London’s Mayfair district, learning the tricks of his trade in international finance, private banking, a
Introducing | Posh George: The criminal behind Farage
A baby-faced British aristocrat called George Cottrell faces arrest in the US, just weeks after he and his boss, Nigel Farage, reach the summit of their careers to date - the Brexit vote. A decade later ‘Posh George' is still the Reform lea
June 2026 UPDATE - Quinn is sentenced
On Friday 6th June, 2026, 52-year-old Paul Quinn received a 21-year prison sentence at Manchester Crown Court. Quinn will be eligible for parole after 14 years. Emily was in court to watch the proceedings. Host: Emily Dugan, special corresp
May 2026 UPDATE: Aiding suicide | Poison Ep. 6
Today on Friday, 29th May, 2026 Kenneth Law has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting suicide in Canada. In this special bonus episode, James chats to a former Ontario police officer about how they brought Law to justice, and catches up wit
Still not ‘free’ |Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 11
In the final episode of the series Emily catches up with Andy to reflect on the continued injustice and asks if he can now finally move forward? Host: Emily Dugan, Special correspondent at The Sunday Times. Contact Emily: emily.dugan@sunday
The man the police missed |Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 10
Following the conviction of Paul Quinn, Emily meets two senior Greater Manchester Police officers to ask how the force put the wrong man in prison, leaving the real rapist to live freely for over 20 years. Host: Emily Dugan, Special corresp
The real perpetrator (April 2026 UPDATE) | Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 9
Justice is done, but decades late - in this special update to the series, we go to Manchester Crown Court as a jury finds 52-year-old Paul Quinn guilty of the rape for which Andy was wrongly convicted. Hosts: Will Roe and Emily Dugan, Sunda
The final battle | Last Man Standing Ep 10
Manveen and Anthony travel to a maximum security prison in Iraq to meet a man who could hold the answer to what happened to John Cantlie. But will this ISIS prisoner reveal all? Or will Cantlie’s death remain a mystery? Hosts: Manveen Rana
New leads | Last Man Standing Ep 9
Four years on from the launch of their podcast, Anthony and Manveen are back exploring the kidnap and disappearance of British photojournalist John Cantlie by ISIS in Syria, after a mysterious listener gets in contact. Hosts: Manveen Rana a
