Russell Brand
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Russell Brand: Comedian appears distracted at gig but gets ovation from fans
"There are obviously some things that I absolutely cannot talk about and I appreciate that you will understand."
Chi Chi Izundu, BBC, 17th September 2023Daniel Sloss tells Dispatches Russell Brand's alleged behaviour was an open secret in the industry
"I know people have been warning each other about him".
Olivia Jones, Daily Mail, 17th September 2023Russell Brand: BBC looking into issues raised by allegations
The BBC has said it is "urgently looking into the issues raised" by allegations about Russell Brand.
Ian Youngs and Steven McIntosh, BBC, 17th September 2023Russell Brand: In Plain Sight review - so many red flags ignored for so long
From demeaning sexual remarks on radio to offering his assistant naked to Jimmy Savile, every disturbing detail of this cogent documentary makes it mind-boggling that these alleged abuses have taken so long to surface.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 17th September 2023Amnesty International urges women to come forward with Russell Brand concerns
Comedian performed at charity's gigs during period in which he allegedly committed rape and sexual assault.
Emily Dugan, The Guardian, 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 2023