Fame Under Fire Podcast
Fame Under Fire follows the trial of Russell Brand, who denies seven sexual offence charges involving six women.
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.
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Episodes to download
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Brand: Day 5 - “Wild-eyed maniac”
Yesterday
Complainant Two describes Russell Brand as a “wild-eyed maniac” in court
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Brand: Day 4 - “It made me feel so dirty”
Thursday
The first complainant gives emotional evidence as the defence challenges her account
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Brand: Day 3 - Prosecution Opens
Wednesday
The prosecution outlines allegations as the first witness gives evidence.
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Brand: Day 2 - 8 Men, 4 Women
Tuesday
The jury is sworn in at Russell Brand's trial. Why were six potential jurors dismissed?
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Brand: Day 1 - Jury Selection
Monday
Anoushka reports from Southwark Crown Court as jury selection gets underway.
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Russell Brand Trial: All You Need To Know
Thu 8 Oct 2026
What you need to know before Russell Brand goes on trial at Southwark Crown Court.
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Tupac: The Trial Wrap-up
Thu 3 Sep 2026
The verdict, the evidence, the defence, and what happens next in the Tupac murder case.
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Tupac: Day 10 - Keffe D Verdict
Tue 1 Sep 2026
Keffe D is found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of Tupac Shakur.
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Tupac: Day 9 - Two White Cadillacs?
Fri 28 Aug 2026
Jurors hear evidence of another light Cadillac at Suge Knight’s home before Tupac was shot
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Tupac: Day 8 - Keffe’s Tupac Jail Calls
Thu 27 Aug 2026
Jurors hear Keffe D make angry claims about Tupac in jail calls as prosecution rests.
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Tupac: Day 7 - Keffe D’s Scrapbook
Wed 26 Aug 2026
Scrapbook of Tupac’s shooting and death found during the search of Keffe D's home.
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Tupac: Day 6 - Courtroom Clash
Tue 25 Aug 2026
A documentary maker clashes with Keffe D's lawyer as tensions rise in court.
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Tupac: Day 5 - Keffe D Threat Claims
Mon 24 Aug 2026
Keffe D speaks in court claiming threats and vandalism against his family.
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Tupac: Day 4 - Diddy $1m Hit Claim
Fri 21 Aug 2026
Keffe D claims Diddy offered $1m as jurors hear his account of Tupac’s shooting.
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Tupac: Day 3 - Diddy and the FBI
Thu 20 Aug 2026
Keffe D was an undercover informant and made claims about Diddy’s role in Tupac’s murder.
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Tupac: Day 1 - Opening statements
Tue 18 Aug 2026
Opening statements begin as prosecutors use Keffe D’s own words to make their case
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Tupac: What might happen at Opening Statements?
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Opening statements to begin in Tupac’s murder trial. What will each side tell the jury?
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Tupac: Picking the Jury
Mon 10 Aug 2026
Jury selection begins in the Tupac murder trial. How do lawyers find 12 impartial jurors?
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Tupac: All You Need to Know
Thu 6 Aug 2026
What you need to know before Duane “Keffe D” Davis goes on trial for Tupac Shakur’s murder
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D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Wrap-up
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Possible defence strategies and what happens next in the D4vd murder case.
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D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Five
Tue 28 Jul 2026
D4vd to stand trial for murder and all three special circumstances.
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D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Four
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Day four: Celeste’s abortion and plans to leave home with D4vd revealed in messages.
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D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Three
Fri 24 Jul 2026
Day three: DNA consistent with Celeste is found in D4vd’s Tesla and garage.
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D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day Two
Thu 23 Jul 2026
The court hears of blood tests, an ID card and financial deals.
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D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day One
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Prosecutors in court begin laying out their case against singer David Burke.
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Live at the Crossed Wires Festival 2026
Tue 7 Jul 2026
With a live audience Anoushka and Shaun Kent explore how social media is changing trials
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The New Celebrity Lawyers: When Social Media Meets the Courtroom
Thu 2 Jul 2026
Shaun Kent on how social media is changing criminal trials.
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Kanye Model Assault Allegations: Your Questions
Thu 25 Jun 2026
Kanye accuser Jen Ann case - your questions, answered.
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D4vd: Witnesses to Take the Stand
Thu 18 Jun 2026
Witnesses, delays and the latest D4vd court update.
