Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial - Brand: How Police Built the Case

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A warning this episode contains references to rape and sexual assault.

The detective who led the investigation into Russell Brand speaks to Fame Under Fire after his conviction for rape and three sexual assaults. He was acquitted on three other counts.

A warning this episode contains references to rape and sexual assault.

Detective Inspector Laura Nelson tells Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty how officers built a case involving allegations dating back decades and supported complainants through the trial.

She also discusses the influence of media coverage, a blogger cautioned over breaching a complainant’s anonymity, and confirms that the police investigation remains open.

Brand is due to be sentenced on Monday. He is also being investigated over further allegations of rape from two women.

Follow Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial for further coverage of sentencing and what could not be reported during the trial.

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
YouTube Producer: CJ Fawn
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Assistant Commissioner: Chris Walsh-Heron
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Published on Friday, 6th November 2026.

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