- Russell Brand has been convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.
- Following his conviction, a resurfaced 2007 clip from Channel 4’s Big Fat Quiz of the Year shows Brand making jokes about rape.
- Singer Lily Allen, who was the only female panellist on the episode, later described the comments as “really horrendous”.
- Noel Fielding, who appeared alongside Brand in the quiz show clip, has not been accused of any wrongdoing.
- Brand has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on Monday, as police investigate further rape allegations.
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