Brand: Day 8 - “You treated me like an animal”

“You treated me like an animal.”

A warning this podcast contains graphic descriptions of alleged anal rape.

The jury hears about an alleged text exchange between Russell Brand and Complainant Five following an alleged rape at his home.

During cross-examination, the defence questions her account of what happened, challenging her recollection of events and suggesting she consented to sexual activity because she loved and idolised Russell Brand.

The complainant firmly rejects that suggestion, telling the court: “No, I did not consent to what happened to me.”

The defence also questions why she did not explicitly accuse Brand of rape in the text exchange.

Russell Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault relating to six women. He denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty takes us through the evidence, the defence's challenges and what the jury heard on day eight of the trial.

Follow Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial for daily coverage from Southwark Crown Court, bringing you 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