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Russell Brand
Russell Brand

Russell Brand

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

Press clippings Page 31

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

Russell Brand backs Labour

After years of telling people not to vote, Russell Brand seems to have changed his mind and backed Labour's Ed Miliband.

Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 4th May 2015

From hero to zero: Russell Brand's biggest gaffes

From Nazi salutes to Osama bin Laden costumes, we take a look back at the controversial comedian turned political activist's most memorable faux pas.

Camilla Turner, The Telegraph, 4th May 2015

Ed Miliband tells Russell Brand he's 'wrong'

Ed Miliband has challenged Russell Brand over his view that voting is "pointless" in a video interview conducted by the campaigning comedian.

BBC News, 29th April 2015

Ed Miliband visits non-voter Russell Brand's home

Ed Miliband was spotted leaving Russell Brand's London home last night.

Digital Spy, 28th April 2015

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