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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Will Smith accused of predatory behaviour
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Will Smith denies allegations of predatory behaviour.
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Brigitte Macron’s cyberbully speaks out
Thu 8 Jan 2026
Bertrand Scholler is one of 10 people convicted of harassing the French president’s wife
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Happy New Year from Fame Under Fire
New Year's Day 2026
Anoushka and the Fame Under Fire team would like to wish you a happy new year.
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Claims the Macrons paid for a hit on Candace Owens are “deranged”, says lawyer
Thu 18 Dec 2025
French president’s attorney says influencer’s claims fit “reckless defamation” pattern
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Blake V Justin: Slow dancing, circumcision and famous pals
Thu 11 Dec 2025
We break down the latest filings in Blake Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni
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New Diddy Documentary: Allegations and Unseen Footage
Thu 4 Dec 2025
We examine the latest allegations in the Netflix series Sean Combs: The Reckoning.
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Blake v Justin: Could the Case Be Tossed Out?
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Justin Baldoni is trying to get Blake Lively’s case against him dismissed.
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Kim Kardashian Vs Ray J: Sex tape and defamation
Thu 20 Nov 2025
The legal saga involving Kim Kardashian and her ex, Ray J
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Trump, the BBC, and the $1bn threat
Thu 13 Nov 2025
US President Donald Trump is threatening to sue the BBC over speech edit
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Inside Rebel Wilson’s bombshell legal battle
Thu 6 Nov 2025
The Pitch Perfect star is fighting multiple lawsuits over her film, The Deb
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What will Diddy’s life be like after prison?
Thu 30 Oct 2025
All you need to know about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ future on probation
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Molly-Mae, Bambi and the ‘Sharenting’ Grey Zone
Thu 23 Oct 2025
What does growing up in the public eye mean for children’s privacy and identity?
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Playboy Bunnies and a Sex Dungeon: Allegations Against US Trader
Thu 16 Oct 2025
All you need to know about Howard Rubin’s sex trafficking case.
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Jason Derulo: Sexual Allegations and Goat Sacrifice
Thu 9 Oct 2025
All you need to know about the sexual harassment case against Jason Derulo.
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Diddy Sentenced
Fri 3 Oct 2025
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison on prostitution charges.
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Cassie Ventura: I Still Have Diddy Nightmares
Thu 2 Oct 2025
Star witness in Sean “Diddy” Combs trial fears retribution if he’s freed.
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Candace Owens Hits Out at The Macrons
Thu 25 Sep 2025
Candace Owens responds to Macrons' lawsuit plans, plus Diddy "is a good man".
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The Macrons v Candace Owens
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Brigitte Macron will present scientific evidence to prove she’s a woman.
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Priscilla Denies Claim She “Pushed Elvis to His Death”
Thu 11 Sep 2025
Inside the $50m legal action against Priscilla Presley.
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Taylor and Travis: The Billion-Dollar Prenup
Thu 4 Sep 2025
How can Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce protect their assets?
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Blake v Justin: Sexual Allegations and Talking to the Dead
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal saga plus secrets from an intimacy coordinator.
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‘Free Wendy’ ‘Free Britney’: The Truth Behind Conservatorships
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Wendy Williams and why Drake is suing his record company over Kendrick’s song.
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Prince Andrew and Epstein: The Latest
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Call for Prince Andrew investigation, plus could Trump pardon Ghislaine Maxwell?
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Victim 3: ‘Diddy Should Be Freed'
Thu 7 Aug 2025
Diddy refused bail, Bonnie Blue controversy, plus the Tate brothers.
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Sydney Sweeney Ad Backlash, Macron Lawsuit, Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Sydney Sweeney's latest advert draws eugenics criticism.
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Kanye West’s Ex-Assistant ‘Has Gone Into Hiding'
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Kanye West allegations, Nicki Minaj v SZA and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s pre-sentencing news.
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Investigating Diddy’s Secret World—Diddy on Trial
Thu 3 Jul 2025
After Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial ends, videos and voicenotes show his private life.
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Diddy Bail Hearing Gets Heated—Diddy on Trial
Wed 2 Jul 2025
Bail hearing for Diddy after his conviction for transportation for prostitution.
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