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04-04-2025
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Russell Brand Charged With Rape & Sexual Assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault by London's Metropolitan Police. The police has said in the past few minutes that the comedian and TV host will be charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault after detectives started investigating 18 months back. More from Deadline 'The Capture' Renewed For Season 3 At BBC Revealed: The BBC's New Cold War Spy Series Is A 'Killing Eve' Origin Story BBC Sets Cast For 'Two Weeks In August' Disaster Drama; Property Masters Guild To Launch Publication; Disney+ 'Stolen Girl' Trailer - Global Briefs The investigation was sparked by allegations reported by Channel 4 and The Sunday Times. The charges relate to four separate women. It has been alleged that Brand raped a woman in Bournemouth in 1999, indecently assaulted a woman in 2001 in Westminster, London, orally raped and sexually assaulted a woman in Westminster in 2004, and between 2004 and 2005 sexually assaulted a woman, also in Westminster. A statement said the police had 'issued a charge and requisition' to the 50-year-old, whose residence was listed as Oxfordshire, South England. 'The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers,' said DS Andy Furphy. 'The Met's investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police. A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at CIT@ Brand is down to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday May 2. He has been working and living in the U.S. full time of late, saying recently on his Rumble platform: 'I don't live in the United Kingdom any more because I personally have experienced how the media, government and judiciary — if you suddenly become an inconvenience — will find ways to attack and shut you down.' Brand could now be detained by U.S. police under an international arrest warrant and The Home Office would have to submit a formal extradition request to Washington on behalf of the CPS to seek his return to Britain to stand trial. We have reached out to the Home Office for comment. The revelations on Channel 4 and in the Sunday Times led to much anger and introspection. Since then, the BBC, Channel 4 and Big Brother producer Banijay have all led internal probes, having worked with Brand on shows up until late last decade. All these probes have led to apologies and further revelations. The most recent report from the BBC found that staff at the UK broadcaster's L.A. bureau had 'joked about' an incident in which the star was alleged to have exposed himself to a woman in a bathroom. Channel 4's, published almost exactly a year ago, unearthed 'two new worrying allegations' against Brand, who had worked on Celebrity Bake Off as recently as 2018. Brand was also accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting a film extra on the New York City set of the 2011 romantic comedy Arthur. He has always denied all charges and said all relationships were consensual. From the mid-noughties onwards, Brand was first a big UK star on the stand-up comedy circuit and on numerous TV shows, and then cracked America, appearing in movies such as Get Him to the Greek, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and then hosting a show on MSNBC. Prior to the Channel 4-Sunday Times allegations, Brand slipped out of mainstream view but started amassing huge followings from right-wing fans on first YouTube and then the Rumble platform, on which he has 1.4 million followers. He has been seen several times of late at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and has spoken frequently of his affinity for Trump. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 So Far Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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This Exciting New British Drama Sounds Like The BBC's Answer To The White Lotus
The BBC has announced plans for a new drama that will be music to the ears of anyone who's poised to begin the grieving process when the current season of The White Lotus finally comes to an end next week. On Wednesday morning, the broadcaster announced that filming is underway on Two Weeks In August, an intriguing new series with an impressive ensemble cast, that all takes place on a holiday to Greece. Two Weeks In August sees a group of old friends reuniting for a group trip away, where they 'reconnect and uncover more about themselves and each other than they ever expected'. Its cast also includes some names from the British acting world, including Call The Midwife's Jessica Raine, Fleabag star Hugh Skinner, This Town's Nicholas Pinnock and Leila Farzad, who was nominated for a Bafta thanks to her supporting performance in I Hate Suzie. Jessica Raine, Damien Molony, Nicholas Pinnock, Antonia Thomas, Leila Farzad and Hugh Skinner are starring in hot new drama Two Weeks in AugustLearn more ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) April 2, 2025 An official BBC synopsis teases: 'Set in Greece, Two Weeks in August tells the story of a woman who goes on holiday with her family and friends to rediscover joy in her life. But, here in paradise, what starts with an illicit kiss quickly turns the dream vacation into a nightmare. 'Zoe begins to act on her deepest desires and the holiday she hoped for becomes a reckoning for a group of adults who refuse to grow up. 'When they discover they are trapped on the island, and become faced with real life-or-death situations, the group soon turn on each other to find out who is to blame. Is Zoe responsible for the drama and destruction around her or, as heaven turns to hell, are bigger forces at play? We are in Greece after all, the land of the ancient Gods…' Damien Molony, Antonia Thomas and Tom Goodman-Hill – who last year unsettled viewers with his performance as Darrien in Baby Reindeer – will also make appearances in the show, which is currently shooting in Malta and Gozo. Here's Where You've Seen The Star-Studded Cast Of The White Lotus Season 3 Before Where Will The White Lotus Be Heading For Season 4? Here's Everything We Know 23 Behind-The-Scenes Facts You Probably Didn't Know About How The White Lotus Season 3 Was Made
