Russell Brand Sentenced: How Did He Get Away With It for So Long?

Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins as Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault. After being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault last week, Brand has now been handed a lengthy custodial sentence at Southwark Crown Court.

Times Radio’s Ollie Cole joins us with an overview of the sentencing hearing and the judge’s remarks, including his description of Brand as a sexual predator who believed his fame put him above the rules.

Former Daily Mail Showbiz Editor Nicole Lampert examines the extraordinary rise and fall of one of Britain’s most recognisable entertainers. How did Brand go from household name and Hollywood star to convicted sex offender, and what does the case reveal about the entertainment industry, celebrity culture and the people who surrounded him?

Former Met Police detective Peter Bleksley gives the policing perspective, examining the investigation, the evidence gathered by detectives, the challenges of prosecuting historic sexual offences and what happens next as police continue to investigate further allegations.

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