Rooney v Vardy: The Breakdown

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

So... what happened next? In this episode, Jamie and Paul pick up where they left off. Talking redactions, the reality of removing them and plenty more on those star-studded WhatsApp messages. From the little-known interim hearing and how proper (or improper) it was to bring those WhatsApp messages to light, to unveiling the tales of Coleen's initial detective work, there’s plenty more insight to be heard. Do you have a question about the case which you're keen to get an answer to? Get in touch via email at [email protected].

In this episode Jamie and Paul get down to details, discussing potentially the biggest factor of the entire trial - the evidence, and the gaps in the evidence which started to appear. From insight into the infamous Watt-Vardy WhatsApp message thread and the true definition of a redaction to the day Jamie and Paul first read the messages for themselves, there are plenty of jaw-dropping moments in this one. Peppered with scandalous insight and anecdotes to boot, this episode tells a version of this story like you've never heard. This is part one of two, so be sure to subscribe to be notified when the next slice of the story is live. Do you have a question about the case which you're keen to get an answer to? Get in touch via email - [email protected].

In this episode, Jamie Hurworth and Paul Lunt set the scene for 'Rooney v Vardy: The Breakdown'. Telling the story behind the story. From the day of Brabners’ first instruction to constructing the building blocks of a successful court case, and everything in between. Meet the lawyers behind the infamous "Wagatha Christie" trial, and their never-before-heard insights and stories as they took on one of the most media-hungry cases in recent times. Throughout this six-part series, Paul and Jamie invite guests from the press who followed the case and discuss frequently asked questions they just can't seem to shake. Subscribe today, for a glimpse behind the curtain of one of the most scandalous tales of the century. Do you have a question about the case which you're keen to get an answer to? Get in touch via email - [email protected]. 

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. 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. Paul and Jamie will also be joined by some special guests along the way. Rooney v Vardy: The Breakdown is brought to you by Brabners LLP and is powered by CM. DISCLAIMER: Rebekah Vardy has made it expressly clear that she does not accept large parts of Coleen Rooney’s defence to her claim, nor does she accept large parts of the judgment which dismissed her claim. Everything said in this podcast should be seen in that light and it is not necessarily accepted by Mrs Vardy as being factually correct. Equally, the views, information or opinions expressed during the ‘Rooney v Vardy: The Breakdown’ podcast series are given from the perspective of the individuals involved who represented Coleen Rooney during the legal proceedings brought against her by Rebekah Vardy. How Paul and Jamie and Coleen Rooney perceived events is also unlikely to be accepted as accurate by Mrs Vardy.