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Today, Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was found not guilty of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. The judge described Brand as a “sexual predator” and praised the “brave” women who had come forward. Read how Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace helped women expose Russell Brand. They join Luke Jones every day to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On episode 21 of the Trial of Russell Brand podcast, we’re replaying our podcast from 2023 which contained the first allegations of sexual misconduct against Russell Brand. On Thursday, Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was found not guilty of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. This episode was first broadcast on 16 September 2023. *** Following an exclusive investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches we hear how the comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse. Journalists Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace reveal the harrowing stories of two of Brand’s alleged victims. Russell Brand strongly denies all the allegations. Read how Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace helped women expose Russell Brand. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this…

Today, we sat down with one of the Met police detectives who investigated Russell Brand, Laura Nelson, as well as the CPS prosecutor, David Roberts, who brought the charges against him. After being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, Russell Brand is in police custody awaiting sentencing on Monday. Brand was found not guilty of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. Read how Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace helped women expose Russell Brand. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 19th day of the trial of Russell Brand, the jury delivered their verdict: Brand was found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. He was found not guilty of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. It was after the reporting by Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace in 2023 that the police began investigating Russell Brand, which we can finally discuss. They join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Read how Rosamund and Charlotte helped women expose Russell Brand. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 18th day of the trial of Russell Brand, we join Times Crime Correspondent Jess Sharkey outside Southwark Crown Court as she waits for a verdict. Not knowing when that verdict will come, Jess is sitting in a corridor all day waiting for the moment when a voice comes over the loud speakers, calling her into the courtroom. In the meantime, while the court was on its lunch break, we took the opportunity to ask her some listener questions: why has this trial been so short? Does the verdict really have to be unanimous? And what happens if the twelve jurors can’t agree? Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here:…

On the 17th day of the trial of Russell Brand, the jury went out to start their deliberations. But before the jury retired in the afternoon, the judge summarised the evidence and arguments from both the prosecution and defence, making clarifications as he did so. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See…

On the 16th day of the trial of Russell Brand, the defence delivered their closing statement. The defence argued media reports in 2023 had “poisoned the well” against Brand, causing women to “reimagine” consensual sexual encounters and come forward to make complaints to police. Ian Winter KC also argued the time taken for these women to come forward was a “corrupter of justice” and there was no reasonable explanation for the delay. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted…

On the 15th day of the trial of Russell Brand, the prosecution delivered their closing statement to the jury. Riel Karmy-Jones, the lead barrister for the prosecution, emphasised the complainants are six women who do not know each other, and have not sought compensation or the limelight. She described Russell Brand’s evidence as “half-truths spun into lies”, and suggested his account had been “wholly constructed” from the prosecution case. The defence will deliver their closing statement on Monday. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe…

On the 14th day of the trial of Russell Brand, the wife of the comedian and christian influencer, Laura Brand, gave evidence. She told the court it was “clear it was hard for him to be monogamous” when the pair began dating in 2006, causing them to break up in 2007. After getting back together and marrying in 2017, she said Brand was “caring, kind” and “a wonderful father to our children.” In cross-examination, the prosecution highlighted Laura Brand did not know the comedian during the time period relating to 5 of the counts. Two former girlfriends of Russell Brand also provided statements as character witnesses. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you…

On episode 13 of the Trial of Russell Brand podcast, Russell Brand gave evidence for the first time. Brand’s defence went through the details of each alleged offence, which relate to six women. The comedian told the court two of the allegations of rape were actually consensual sex. He said a third alleged rape did not happen. Consent, Brand insisted, was “fundamental… more important than sex itself”. During cross-examination, the prosecution repeatedly asked why Brand hadn’t mentioned some of the details he gave in court during his earlier police interviews. Brand said “there’s been escalating recollection”. He denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the…

On the twelfth day of the trial of Russell Brand, the jury were directed to find the defendant not guilty on one count of indecent assault. The judge, Justice Bennathan, told the jury there was insufficient evidence for count 2. This is where Brand was alleged to have grabbed the arm of a woman in the offices of MTV and attempted to drag her into a toilet. However, a new count of “attempted indecent assault” was introduced in relation to the same incident. The court also heard the prosecution read the prepared statements Russell Brand gave police when he was initially interviewed. In those statements the former comedian suggested complainants had “invented” allegations or “reimagined” consensual sexual encounters, after what he called “fictitious and defamatory” reporting in the press. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple…

On the eleventh day of the trial of Russell Brand, a former assistant of the comedian remembered him having an “insane sexual appetite”. While Helen Berger didn’t remember witnessing Brand doing anything illegal, in her statement she said that she had worked with lots of celebrities around whom bad behaviour was normalised. “This was on another level.” The court also heard that the sister of Woman 3 was told Russell Brand’s eyes had become completely blank, like he was “possessed”, when he allegedly assaulted Woman 3 at a birthday party in 2004. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy…

On the tenth day of the trial of Russell Brand, it was a non-sitting day for the jury. So, instead – you asked, we answered. We took the time to answer some of the many questions we’ve received. Will Russell Brand be cross-examined? And who is the Russell Brand look-alike who’s been in court every day? We’re also joined by court artist Priscilla Coleman, whose beautiful sketches have been making the rounds on social media. She tells us how she captures the scene through notes like “blonde potato”. The prosecution case will resume on Monday. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day (when the jury is), and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com Images and video: Getty, PA Media, MB Media This podcast was brought to you thanks to…

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On the ninth day of the trial of Russell Brand, more than 20 witnesses gave evidence relating to Woman 5. This is the complainant who alleges she was raped in Brand’s home in 2009. Two of the witnesses told the court Woman 5 did not tell police at the time because she didn’t think she would be believed. The defence suggested Woman 5 had had consensual sex with Russell Brand and later regretted it. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and…

On the eighth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 5 finished her testimony and was then cross-examined by the defence. Woman 5 said she felt “guilt and shame” but did not consent to a specific sexual act with Brand. The defence argued that she did consent and said Woman 5 had “idolised” Brand at the time. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On the seventh day in the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 5 told police she went willingly to Brand’s house, but during that visit something she didn’t consent to happened, and he allegedly raped her. Woman 4 and Woman 6 both allege Brand sexually assaulted them in their workplaces. The defence suggested Woman 4 did not have a clear memory of the incident, and Woman 6 gave an inconsistent account about her clothing to a journalist. The defence will begin cross examination of Woman 5 tomorrow. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this…

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On the sixth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 3 took to the witness box. She alleges Brand orally raped her after he pulled her into a toilet in 2004. The defence suggested Brand invited her into the toilet where they had a “kiss and cuddle”. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our…

On the fifth day of the trial of Russell Brand, Woman 2 took the stand. She described how Brand allegedly tried to pull her into a male toilet in 2001, going from a “friendly” person to a “wild-eyed maniac.” The defence suggested it could have been an invitation for a consensual encounter. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions some listeners may find distressing. On the fourth day of the trial of Russell Brand we heard from the first complainant. She alleges that Brand raped her in 1999 in Bournemouth. In an emotional video interview, the court heard her describe to police how she “couldn’t breathe” and told him “no, I don’t want this.” The defence barrister suggested the encounter was instead a consensual one-night stand. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. We want to hear from you: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was…

With our reporters following every word in court, the trial of Russell Brand began in earnest today. The prosecution laid out their case, calling Brand “ruthless, calculating, and manipulative…a sexual predator.” Brand has denied all charges against him. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the trial of Russell Brand began at Southwark Crown Court. Brand stands accused of seven charges, including rape and other sexual offences. He has denied all charges. In court today, the jurors who will decide Brand’s fate began to be chosen. Follow or subscribe to never miss an episode. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From provocative stand-up comedian to Hollywood leading man, Russell Brand will stand trial next month on seven charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to each. Every day throughout the trial, Luke Jones will be joined by Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace, to dissect the evidence and discuss where the case might go next. Before the trial begins on Monday 12 October, we look back on Russell Brand’s career, and the allegations against him. New episodes daily from October 12th. Host: Luke Jones, with Rosamund Urwin, Chief News Correspondent for The Sunday Times and Charlotte Wace, Investigations Correspondent for The Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday 12th of October, Russell Brand will stand trial in London’s Southwark Crown Court on seven charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault, relating to six women between 1999 and 2009. He has pleaded not guilty to each charge. We'll be bringing you daily updates throughout the trial. There will be no cameras inside the courtroom, no microphones, nor rolling news feed. Instead, we will be there. Every day throughout the trial, Luke Jones will be joined by The Sunday Times Chief News Correspondent Rosamund Urwin, and The Times Investigations Correspondent Charlotte Wace, to dissect the evidence, unpack what the jury heard and explain where the case might go next. New episodes daily from October 12th. Hosts: Luke Jones, with Rosamund Urwin, Chief News Correspondent for The Sunday Times and Charlotte Wace, Investigations Correspondent for The Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism…

As Nigel Farage returns to Parliament with a parliamentary standards investigation hanging over his head, The Sunday Times Insight team are back with the latest developments since the original series was released. What is a sitting US federal judge doing at George’s penthouse? Separately, there are more questions for Posh George, Nigel Farage and Reform UK over their finances and relationship. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing. Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage Get in touch: Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959 For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk If you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday…

Nigel Farage realises one of his lifelong ambitions, as he becomes an MP, with the help of Posh George. This leads to questions over George’s financial support for his ally. Did it breach parliamentary rules? And, the Insight team tries to make sense of Posh George and Farage’s ten-plus year friendship after the fallout from their reporting. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing. Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Police investigate Reform donations by mother of fraudster who bankrolled Farage by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage Get in touch - Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959 For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk If you have a story for us:…

In 2023 Posh George is accused of wading into Montenegro elections after police seize a crypto ATM. As negative headlines in the Balkans pile up, Farage, back on the campaign trail in the UK, is once again facing questions over his friend’s alleged behaviour. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing. Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood George Cottrell failed to declare gifts to Reform office by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage Get in touch: Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959 For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk If you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To…

Back home after 8 months in a US prison, Posh George attends a rally where the controversial, far-right provocateur Tommy Robinson is speaking - and starts dating a Made in Chelsea star. Having already made and lost at least one fortune, George moves to the crypto paradise of Montenegro. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing. Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Nigel Farage’s secret donor pictured with Tommy Robinson at rally by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage Get in touch: Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959 For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk If you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of…

It’s July 2016 and Nigel Farage is riding high on a Brexit wave when his young aide, Posh George is arrested following a sting by US federal agents. He’s accused of running a money laundering scheme over the dark web. Can the young financier escape a jail term and rebuild his gilded life? Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing. Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Nigel Farage’s crypto-gambler ally used Reform UK business cards by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage Get in touch: Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959 For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk If you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of…

Who is George Swinfen Cottrell, aka Posh George? Booted out of his expensive boarding school after gambling in 2010, he comes of age in London’s Mayfair district, learning the tricks of his trade in international finance, private banking, and offshore structures. George is soon drawn into the orbit of UKIP leader, Nigel Farage. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing. Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times Read more: Revealed - Nigel Farage secretly funded by convicted criminal by Gabriel Pogrund, Venetia Menzies, Emanuele Midolo & George Greenwood Watch: Everything you need to know about the aristocrat funding Nigel Farage Get in touch: Call or WhatsApp The Sunday Times’s Insight team: 020 7782 5959 For any tips on this series: insight@sunday-times.co.uk If you have a story for us: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe…

A baby-faced British aristocrat called George Cottrell faces arrest in the US, just weeks after he and his boss, Nigel Farage, reach the summit of their careers to date - the Brexit vote. A decade later ‘Posh George' is still the Reform leader's right-hand man. This groundbreaking series from The Sunday Times’s Insight team investigates how the politician who could hold the keys to Number 10 came to depend upon a crypto enthusiast, gambler and fraudster. Both George Cottrell and Nigel Farage deny any wrongdoing. Begins today, 4th July. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Host: Gabriel Pogrund, editor of Insight at The Sunday Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday 6th June, 2026, 52-year-old Paul Quinn received a 21-year prison sentence at Manchester Crown Court. Quinn will be eligible for parole after 14 years. Emily was in court to watch the proceedings. Host: Emily Dugan, special correspondent at The Sunday Times. Further reading: Police who got Andrew Malkinson jailed face criminal investigation Contact Emily: emily.dugan@sundaytimes.co.uk If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault Criminal Cases Review Commission Appeal - Charity and law practice Anyone with information can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or report via their website www.gmp.police.uk, quoting Operation Canopy. You can also anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our…

Today on Friday, 29th May, 2026 Kenneth Law has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting suicide in Canada. In this special bonus episode, James chats to a former Ontario police officer about how they brought Law to justice, and catches up with Tom Parfett’s father, David. WARNING: This series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Host: James Beal, Investigations editor, The Times. Email: james.beal@thetimes.co.uk This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the series Emily catches up with Andy to reflect on the continued injustice and asks if he can now finally move forward? Host: Emily Dugan, Special correspondent at The Sunday Times. Contact Emily: emily.dugan@sundaytimes.co.uk Read more: The rapist who partied, had children and let Andrew Malkinson rot If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault Criminal Cases Review Commission Appeal - Charity and law practice Anyone with information can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or report via their website www.gmp.police.uk, quoting Operation Canopy. You can also anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here:…

Following the conviction of Paul Quinn, Emily meets two senior Greater Manchester Police officers to ask how the force put the wrong man in prison, leaving the real rapist to live freely for over 20 years. Host: Emily Dugan, Special correspondent at The Sunday Times. Contact Emily: emily.dugan@sundaytimes.co.uk Read more: The rapist who partied, had children and let Andrew Malkinson rot If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault Criminal Cases Review Commission Appeal - Charity and law practice Anyone with information can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or report via their website www.gmp.police.uk, quoting Operation Canopy. You can also anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism…

Justice is done, but decades late - in this special update to the series, we go to Manchester Crown Court as a jury finds 52-year-old Paul Quinn guilty of the rape for which Andy was wrongly convicted. Hosts: Will Roe and Emily Dugan, Sunday Times' Special correspondent. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault Criminal Cases Review Commission Appeal - Charity and law practice This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manveen and Anthony travel to a maximum security prison in Iraq to meet a man who could hold the answer to what happened to John Cantlie. But will this ISIS prisoner reveal all? Or will Cantlie’s death remain a mystery? Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times. Further reading: Anthony Loyd: my hunt for the forgotten Isis hostage John Cantlie Watch: Hostage on BBC iPlayer. Clips: BBC. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four years on from the launch of their podcast, Anthony and Manveen are back exploring the kidnap and disappearance of British photojournalist John Cantlie by ISIS in Syria, after a mysterious listener gets in contact. Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times. Watch: Hostage on BBC iPlayer. Clips: BBC. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With his investigation reaching its final stages, Mario is given a name… And could a change in the law mean a breakthrough for the Enniskillen families? Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.uk investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario speaks with a former IRA volunteer, who tells him something shocking about the bombing. Deep into his investigation, Mario is left asking how high up did the decision to authorise the killing go? Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.uk investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario searches for the ‘man with the limp’, allegedly seen in the Reading Rooms the night before the bombing. He learns the man is also linked to another terror plot. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.uk investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario asks why the IRA targeted Enniskillen and discovers police may have known about suspected IRA figures seen nearby, on the night before the killing happened. He also goes searching for the man accused of being the ‘mastermind’ behind the bomb. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.uk investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario asks if enough was done to stop the bombing, and finds evidence of police failures to properly investigate. And the alleged mastermind is dramatically named. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.uk investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Remembrance Sunday in 1987, an IRA bomb went off in Mario Ledwith’s hometown of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, killing 11 people. A lifetime later, Mario returns to investigate the silence surrounding that terror attack. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence that you may find upsetting. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.uk investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com Connect your Times subscription with Apple Podcasts and get episodes ad free and early. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Remembrance Sunday in November, 1987 an IRA bomb exploded in the Northern Irish town of Enniskillen, killing 11 people. No one has ever been charged. The Times’s Mario Ledwith returns to his hometown, asking who carried out these bloody murders, how the authorities failed to properly investigate, and why a silence continues to surround what happened? Begins Monday 20th October. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does suicide occur? Why is there still a stigma around it? And how can we work to prevent people from taking their own lives? If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Guest: Professor Rory O'Connor, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow. Author of 'When It Is Darkest: Why People Die by Suicide and What We Can Do to Prevent It' Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenneth Law faces 14 counts of murder and 14 of aiding suicide. James sits down with series producer Will to talk through the developments. WARNING: this series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. Email: james.beal@thetimes.co.uk This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Days after Poison first aired, Kenneth Law is arrested in Canada. At a late-night press conference, police reveal the alleged scale of his operation: 1,200 packages, shipped to over 40 countries. For the families left behind, the arrest brings both relief and renewed grief, and a question that hangs over the entire investigation: why did it take so long? WARNING: this series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. Email: james.beal@thetimes.co.uk This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James flies to Canada, hoping to talk to Kenneth Law. After days chasing leads, he tracks him down to a car park in Toronto. WARNING: this series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. Email: james.beal@thetimes.co.uk This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The search for answers leads to a name: Kenneth Law. From a quiet suburb outside Toronto, Law appears to run a website selling a substance to young, vulnerable, adults around the world, some of whom are using it to take their own lives. WARNING: this series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty two-year-old Tom Parfett took his own life in October, 2021. As his father David begins to ask questions, what first appeared as an isolated tragedy reveals a darker truth - one that exposes the ease with which death can be bought online. WARNING: This series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here: https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/timesinvestigates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.