Russell Brand
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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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 2023Russell 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 2023Why is the comedy industry home to so many questionable men?
After signing up to a dating app for artsy creatives, I found a hotbed of infidelity and weird obsessions.
Rebecca Reid, The Telegraph, 17th September 2023Dispatches review: this Russell Brand investigation was a stark reminder of the power of TV
Channel 4's documentary Russell Brand: In Plain Sight showed how individuals can feel powerless against the rich and famous.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 17th September 2023Russell Brand and the crisis of scepticism
Both Brand's critics and his fans have forgotten how important doubt is to civilisation.
Brendan O'Neill, Spiked, 17th September 2023Vix 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 2023Sara Pascoe says several comedians tried 'setting up union' to stop industry's 'sexual predators'
Stand-up comedian spoke to The Independent before Russell Brand was accused of sexually assaulting four women, which he denies.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 17th September 2023Russell Brand: In Plan Sight: Irvine Welsh says entertainment industry 'needs to get house in order'
Scottish author Irvine Welsh says the entertainment industry needs to "get its house in order" after allegations of rape, sexual assault and abuse were levelled against Russell Brand.
Rachel Amery, The Scotsman, 17th September 2023He pinned me down in a locked room, says Russell Brand's colleague
After learning of the Times investigation into allegations of abuse, another accuser decided to tell her story alleging the comedian tried to remove her clothes as she screamed and begged him to stop.
Charlotte Wace, The Times, 17th September 2023London 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