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Russell Brand
Russell Brand

Russell Brand

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

Press clippings Page 30

Fringe 2015 one to watch: Matt Forde

Today, Matt Forde struggles to understand how Russell Brand has become the "voice of the dispossessed".

Tom Eames, The Guardian, 31st July 2015

Russell Brand's cell phone stolen during India visit

Stand-up comedian Russell Brand's cell phone was stolen during his latest visit to India.

The Times of India, 7th July 2015

Russell Brand upsets Fifi Geldof

"He's an uber-douche extraordinaire": Tragic Peaches Geldof's sister Fifi savages Russell Brand after he made jokes about drugs at charity night.

Daily Mail, 26th June 2015

Crowd turns on Russell Brand

Footage has emerged of comic Russell Brand being heckled by crowds at an anti-austerity march - in which he is told to "f*** off back to Miliband".

Harry Kemble, Daily Star, 22nd June 2015

Russell Brand - more scary than funny

After once believing Russell Brand had something important to say, Rupert Hawksley couldn't wait to leave his latest gig.

Rupert Hawksley, The Telegraph, 12th June 2015

Russell Brand trendy tops made in Bangladesh sweatshop

Millionaire comic sells £60 sweatshirts from workers earning just 25p an hour.

Daily Mail, 6th June 2015

Russell Brand supports Comedy Cafe owners charity

"Yes," he told me. "He's going to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Comedy Cafe by doing a gig on Wednesday 3rd June for the orphanage in Nepal."

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 22nd May 2015

This week's new live comedy

Previews of Josie Long, John Hastings and Russell Brand.

James Kettle, The Guardian, 15th May 2015

How comedians can help us take politics more seriously

The likes of Steve Coogan, Russell Brand and Eddie Izzard represent real life in the UK better than politicians in this election, so no wonder they engage us more.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th May 2015

Why I feel let down by Russell Brand

I don't believe that the Labour party will implement any of the changes that Russell Brand wants to see, or that David Miliband will remain true to any of his promises once the election is over. Why would I? Brand has repeatedly told us that politicians are liars and scoundrels, seeking nothing but power and money. Why should Miliband be any different?

Alex Norris, EQ View, 5th May 2015

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