18 Sep 2023

Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault

From Morning Report, 8:43 am on 18 September 2023

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013.

Brand has denied the allegations, saying his relationships were "always consensual".

The allegations were made after a joint investigation by UK news outlets - the Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches.

The BBC's Vincent McAviney spoke to Corin Dann.