Russell Brand

Manipulator Russell Brand intimidated, hounded and flattered me with deceit - but I'm the lucky one

On 18th August 2010, during a spell at another newspaper, I wrote a story revealing Russell was having relationship counselling with his then-fiancée, American singer Katy Perry.

My then-editor called me over, saying Russell had been on the phone and asking for my number -- was it OK to hand it over?

Russell Brand: how the comedy industry uses humour to abuse and silence women

Over the last ten years I have been researching the barriers to women's participation in the UK comedy circuit. During that time, it became clear to me that the live comedy industry has a particular susceptibility to fostering spaces of abuse.

BBC removes Russell Brand programmes deemed to 'fall below public expectations'

An episode of QI and a Joe Wicks podcast appearance have been wiped from BBC platforms.

Russell Brand: BBC pledges 'full transparency' in internal review

Brand hosted programmes on BBC 6 Music and Radio 2 between 2006 and 2008, as well being a guest on other shows.

GMB co-host Richard Madeley probed by Susanna Reid over old Russell Brand interview

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid put Richard Madeley in the hot seat when she questioned him over his past interview with Russell Brand amid recent sexual assault allegations.

Vanessa Feltz shares vid of Russell Brand making crude comments about her daughter

Speaking on Talk TV, Feltz explained how her and Brand crossed paths multiple times back in the noughties both professionally and as friends.

Russell Brand's biographer: his sex fantasies aged SIX were dark

In my view, as the first biographer of Russell Brand, it seems clear that the key to the comic's attitude to sex and women dates back to his unsettled childhood - and especially his complex relationship with his father.

Russell Brand's business empire in turmoil

Russell Brand's business empire is in tatters as he rushes to close down one company and is ditched by his business partners of two others.

Emily Maitlis 'charmed' by Russell Brand in resurfaced interview amid rape allegations

Emily Maitlis has revealed that when she interviewed Russell Brand she had expected to loathe him but instead found him 'charming' and 'mesmerising'.

The 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.