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Fame Under Fire

Fame Under Fire follows the trial of Russell Brand, who denies seven sexual offence charges involving six women. Watch on iPlayer: https://bbc.in/4AUrvk7

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Brand: Day 17 - How will the jury decide?
The jury begins deliberations. How does the judge’s route to verdict help them decide?
03 Nov 2026,8 mins,
Brand: Day 16 - Defence Sums Up
The defence urges the jury to find Brand not guilty, questioning the evidence against him.
02 Nov 2026,29 mins,
Brand: Day 15 - Prosecution Sums Up
Prosecution closes its case, urging the jury to find Brand guilty on all counts
30 Oct 2026,13 mins,
Brand: Day 14 - Wife Gives Evidence
Russell Brand’s wife gives character evidence and a former girlfriend’s statement is read
29 Oct 2026,8 mins,
Brand: Day 13 - “T was for tart”
Brand enters the witness box as prosecutors challenge his recollection of the allegations.
28 Oct 2026,26 mins,
Brand: Day 12 - Not Guilty of Indecent Assault
Brand is cleared of indecent assault but now faces a charge of attempted indecent assault.
27 Oct 2026,8 mins,
Brand: Day 11 - “Sleeping with people day and night”
Brand’s former PA describes his sexual behaviour, but says she saw nothing criminal.
26 Oct 2026,6 mins,
Brand: Day 10 - Will Brand Testify?
Anoushka answers your questions about the Russell Brand trial.
23 Oct 2026,16 mins,
Brand: Day 9 - “He really hurt me”
The jury hears a 999 call and witnesses recount what complainants told them about Brand
22 Oct 2026,8 mins,
Brand: Day 8 - “You treated me like an animal”
Complainant Five faces questions over consent and text exchanges after alleged anal rape.
21 Oct 2026,11 mins,
Brand: Day 7 - “This man was mauling me”
Three complainants give evidence as the jury hears allegations of rape and sexual assault.
20 Oct 2026,18 mins,
Brand: Day 6 - “My innocence had been taken”
Complainant three tells the jury why she kept her alleged rape secret.
19 Oct 2026,17 mins,
Brand: Day 5 - “Wild-eyed maniac”
Complainant Two describes Russell Brand as a “wild-eyed maniac” in court.
16 Oct 2026,15 mins,
Brand: Day 4 - “It made me feel so dirty”
The first complainant gives emotional evidence as the defence challenges her account.
16 Oct 2026,22 mins,
Brand: Day 3 - Prosecution Opens
The prosecution outlines allegations as the first witness gives evidence.
14 Oct 2026,23 mins,
Brand: Day 2 - 8 Men, 4 Women
The jury is sworn in at Russell Brand's trial. Why were six potential jurors dismissed?
13 Oct 2026,9 mins,
Brand: Day 1 - Jury Selection
Anoushka reports from Southwark Crown Court as jury selection gets underway.
12 Oct 2026,5 mins
Russell Brand Trial: All You Need To Know
What you need to know before Russell Brand goes on trial at Southwark Crown Court.
08 Oct 2026,24 mins,
Tupac: The Trial Wrap-up
The verdict, the evidence, the defence, and what happens next in the Tupac murder case.
03 Sep 2026,25 mins,
Tupac: Day 10 - Keffe D Verdict
Keffe D is found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of Tupac Shakur.
01 Sep 2026,17 mins,
Tupac: Day 9 - Two White Cadillacs?
Jurors hear evidence of another light Cadillac at Suge Knight’s home before Tupac was shot
28 Aug 2026,18 mins,
Tupac: Day 8 - Keffe’s Tupac Jail Calls
Jurors hear Keffe D make angry claims about Tupac in jail calls as prosecution rests.
27 Aug 2026,8 mins,
Tupac: Day 7 - Keffe D’s Scrapbook
Scrapbook of Tupac’s shooting and death found during the search of Keffe D's home.
26 Aug 2026,19 mins,
Tupac: Day 6 - Courtroom Clash
A documentary maker clashes with Keffe D's lawyer as tensions rise in court.
25 Aug 2026,19 mins,
Tupac: Day 5 - Keffe D Threat Claims
Keffe D speaks in court claiming threats and vandalism against his family.
24 Aug 2026,16 mins,
Tupac: Day 4 - Diddy $1m Hit Claim
Keffe D claims Diddy offered $1m as jurors hear his account of Tupac’s shooting.
21 Aug 2026,19 mins,
Tupac: Day 3 - Diddy and the FBI
Keffe D was an undercover informant and made claims about Diddy’s role in Tupac’s murder.
20 Aug 2026,15 mins,
Tupac: Day 2 - Courtroom Drama
James "Mob James" McDonald takes the stand.
19 Aug 2026,16 mins,
Tupac: Day 1 - Opening statements
Opening statements begin as prosecutors use Keffe D’s own words to make their case
18 Aug 2026,19 mins,
Tupac: What might happen at Opening Statements?
Opening statements to begin in Tupac’s murder trial. What will each side tell the jury?
17 Aug 2026,11 mins,