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Sounds,29 Oct 2026,8 mins,

Brand: Day 14 - Wife gives evidence

Fame Under Fire
Contains strong language and explicit sexual scenes.

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Russell Brand's wife gives character evidence in his trial. A warning this podcast contains strong language and references to sexual activity. Laura Brand tells the jury about their relationship, describing her husband as caring, kind and attentive. During cross-examination, the prosecution questions her about their relationship and previous public statements. The jury also hears from a former girlfriend who describes Brand as promiscuous and unfaithful, but says he accepted it when she refused sex. Russell Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault relating to six women. He denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty reports on day fourteen of the trial at Southwark Crown Court. Follow Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial for daily coverage from Southwark Crown Court, bringing you daily despatches of what the jury hears as the trial unfolds. 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

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