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Russell Brand
Russell Brand

Russell Brand

  • 49 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Russell Brand: In Plain Sight review - Dispatches film serves as grim indictment of celebrity power

Documentary suggests how Brand's comedy threw up alarming red flags, over and over again, and adds new, sinister dimensions to already harrowing claims.

Katie Rosseinsky, The Independent, 18th September 2023

Russell Brand 'sent BBC chauffeur to pick up teenage girlfriend from school'

Broadcaster launches urgent investigation after Times uncovers allegations of rape and sexual assault.

Paul Morgan-Bentley & Rosamund Urwin, The Times, 18th September 2023

Russell Brand episodes removed from Channel 4 website following sexual assault allegations

Channel 4 is launching internal enquiry into Brand's alleged behaviour as comedian accused of rape and sexual assault.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 18th September 2023

Russell Brand went to rehab after 'do-gooders' convinced him his sexual behaviour could 'damage his career'

Four women have accused the Essex-born comedian of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, allegations that have been vehemently denied by Brand.

Maanya Sachdeva, The Independent, 18th September 2023

Russell Brand's dad Ron speaks out to defend son in furious rant

Russell Brand's father Ron Brand has spoken out to defend his son after Russell was accused of raping and sexually abusing a number of women.

Jasmine Allday, The Mirror, 18th September 2023

MPs call for police inquiry into Russell Brand allegations

Politicians urge women to speak to officers about claims of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by Brand.

Kevin Rawlinson, The Guardian, 18th September 2023

John Robins: "To my male comedy colleagues: There are men in our industry raping women and it has to stop"

In the light of recent allegations against Russell Brand, Metro are re-sharing this article from 2020 by John Robins.

John Robins, Metro, 18th September 2023

London Hughes claims she was warned about Russell Brand

Comedian London Hughes has claimed she was warned about Russell Brand by her agent.

The former CBBC presenter, 34, said every comedian "knew the star was dodgy".

Emer Scully, The Sun, 18th September 2023

Vix Leyton: I'm a female comedian - the Russell Brand allegations are only the start

Women in comedy work hard to keep themselves and each other safe from problematic male colleagues, writes comedian Vix Leyton. Will the allegations against Russell Brand ignite the change the industry needs?

Vix Leyton, The Independent, 17th September 2023

London Hughes was warned not to sleep with Russell Brand

"I believe everything those brave women said," comedian London Hughes said on Sunday after rape allegations emerged against Russell Brand.

Matt Wilstein, The Daily Beast, 17th September 2023

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