Marina Hyde
- English
- Journalist
Press clippings
So Russell Brand was baptised in the Thames, and all his sins were washed away. Cheaper than a lawyer, I suppose
His journey to Christianity was very moving, and infinitely more spiritual than his trip to the police station to deny criminal allegations.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 14th May 2024The brave victims of Russell Brand's misogyny deserve full support. This time, let's get it right
The new claims made me think about the media's treatment of the woman he so famously humiliated on Radio 2. I hope we all know better now.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 19th September 2023Delusional broadcast disorder has claimed its latest victim: John Cleese
The great affliction of our age makes men believe they have been cancelled by the BBC while they are literally on the BBC.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 11th October 202221 of the funniest women in Britain
Podcasters, journalists, comics, writers... The British women who know how to have a laugh.
Dominic Maxwell , Ben Dowell , Jane Mulkerrins, Monique Rivalland, The Times, 6th February 2022Don't let terrorists win TV: we need to make Dad's Isis
Chris Morris's Four Lions stands alone in its bonkers brilliance. Those who care about culture should end this silent surrender and make some risky TV.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 20th November 2015A part in W1A would be knockout, Prince Edward decrees
It feels like only 28 years since the prince's Grand Knockout Tournament. Surely the BBC show could do with a lift from his comic genius?.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 2nd July 2015Pub Landlord v Farage: a humane way to out-Ukip Ukip
Al Murray is bringing a brilliantly bonkers form of satire to the election campaign.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 16th January 2015How Richard Desmond reversed Jim Davidson's fortunes
The discarded Davidson might never have been brought back to us were it not for the Channel 5 boss giving him a chance on Celebrity Big Brother. Now he's flavour of the month.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 30th January 2014Comedians: stop writing each other tetchy open letters
The public pseudo-conversation between celebrities such as Robert Webb and Russell Brand is excruciating.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 31st October 2013'Russell Brand is pointless,' says Michael Parkinson
Parky claims Brand is 'artless, unfunny and creatively dull'.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 14th October 2010