Rooney v Vardy: The Breakdown

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  • Summary

  • This is ‘Rooney v Vardy: The Breakdown’ podcast series hosted by lawyers Paul Lunt and Jamie Hurworth from Brabners LLP, the solicitors who acted for Coleen Rooney in the recent libel claim brought against her by Rebekah Vardy, known in the media as the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial. This podcast aims to give a view ‘behind the scenes’, discussing the legal hurdles that were faced during the case and answering from a legal perspective any burning questions from the audience. Rooney v Vardy: The Breakdown is brought to you by Brabners LLP and is powered by CM.
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Episodes
  • Hadley Freeman, The Guardian
    Dec 9 2022

    In the final episode of the series, Jamie and Paul welcome Hadley Freeman, esteemed The Guardian (now at the Sunday Times) journalist and self-professed Wagatha superfan, to discuss best bits, highs and lows, and the finer details of the trial from inside the courtroom.

    From the off, Hadley was following every stage of the trial. She covered stories throughout the case across national press, bringing a trial previously deemed lower tier "tabloid news" to the forefront of every newsstand.

    Do you have a question about the case you'd like an answer to? Get in touch via email at thebreakdown@brabners.com.

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    41 mins
  • Adam Crafton, The Athletic
    Nov 28 2022

    In this episode, Jamie and Paul welcome Adam Crafton from The Athletic. Adam was another keen courtroom attendee during the trial, with an interesting perspective on what this story meant for a more sport-focused readership.

    Fans of Rooney and Vardy were tuning in to understand how stories are shared within the dressing room, showcasing a new angle on much-loved players. Adam shares insight on his time in the courtroom, why the story was so relevant and interesting to him and his followers, and what it means for the future of the way in which high-profile individuals interact with the press.

    Do you have a question about the case which you're keen to get an answer to? Get in touch via email at thebreakdown@brabners.com.

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    35 mins
  • Legal vs PR
    Nov 10 2022

    In this episode, Jamie and Paul discuss the unspoken topic of the legal versus PR battle. Whilst one story went on in the courtroom, the press wrote another entirely. So, which one was really true? How did one, in fact, lead the other?

    This one is a must-listen for more scandal, insight and never-before-heard stories from the trial which birthed the name "Wagatha Christie". Plus, in the next episode, Jamie and Paul welcome Hadley Freeman, esteemed Sunday Times and former Guardian journalist, to answer some of the biggest questions posed by listeners.

    Do you have a question about the case which you're keen to get an answer to? Get in touch via email at thebreakdown@brabners.com.

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    40 mins

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