Brand: Day 3 - Prosecution opens

The prosecution has opened its case against Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court, outlining allegations made by six women.

A warning this podcast contains strong language and graphic descriptions of alleged rape and sexual assault.

Russell Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty reports on what the jury heard, including claims of assaults in hotels, workplaces and private homes, and the prosecution's account of why some complainants came forward years after the alleged incidents.

The jury also heard evidence from Brand's former friend, who described his behaviour following an alleged incident in 1999. Under cross-examination, the defence challenged why aspects of his account had not been mentioned in earlier interviews with journalists or police.

Follow Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial for daily coverage from Southwark Crown Court, as Anoushka brings you what the jury hears and explains what it means.

Host: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty

Series Producer: Louise Clarke

Digital Journalist: Jem Westgate

Production coordinator: Ellie Dover

Junior Production Manager: Tom Dunster

Technical Producer: Mark Burrows

Editor: Clare Fordham

Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland

Assistant Commissioner: Chris Walsh-Heron

Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts