The downfall of Russell Brand - explained | BBC News

In one of the biggest UK celebrity trials, Russell Brand has been jailed after being found guilty of rape and sexual assaults. This is the story of how the actor, once one of the biggest faces on TV, ended up disgraced. This film hears from the police, a former friend and an investigative journalist behind the original expose on Brand. The BBC’s Helena Wilkinson, who attended the trial, reports. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, information and support is available at BBC Action Line. If you are outside of the UK details of help can be found at Befrienders Worldwide. You can watch more episodes of the Big Cases on BBC iPlayer. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #RussellBrand #BBCNews