Russell Brand: Trial By Podcast

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Tuesday, 20 October 2026 - 48 minutes

Are Russell Brand podcasts a case for good? Why is an anonymous male celeb trying to censor the press? Will shock Elizabeth Holmes doc win big at the Oscars?

Richard Osman and Marian Hyde discuss the growing trend of turning criminal trials into podcasts. Is this blatant sensationalism, or a good thing for court reporting?

A “well-known” man has asked the courts to stop two media organisations from publishing allegations of sexual offences against him. How would an injunction like this work?

Nathan Fielder’s documentary about tech fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has proved a critical and commercial hit. Could it shake things up at the Oscars early next year?

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