Russell Brand

Ben Miller interview

Hopefully it'll be another way that people can engage with the democratic process. Much as I respect Russell Brand's point of view, I'm in the opposite camp to him about voting.

Review - Russell Brand: The Emperor's New Clothes

Following the premiere of the inequality-focused documentary, Russell Brand concluded a live question and answer session, babbling meaningless nonsense at Brian May.

Newzoids is, of course, a curate's egg. As was Spitting Image when it started, so put away those rosy rear-view spectacles. The CGI'd mouths are at the start disconcerting, but the obvious puppetry of the... arm-Zimmers?... reassuring, and the voices, from Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson, terrific. Things to love: Mrs Crown's Boys, which sees Queenie as a foul-mouthed matriarch; Chas and Camilla reimagined as the "posh" Gogglebox pair; the ghastlily "common" Prince George. In fact anything that rips the jack out of royalty and deference, and any sketch involving Jeremy Clarkson or Russell Brand, just because their time has belatedly come for a fine and decent kicking.

Things to hate: the cliches. Andy Murray has a boring voice. Dave Cameron is posh. The writers need to sharpen the political satire, but I'm lost for precisely how: it was either a masterstroke to launch this in an election runup or a catastrophic idea to think one could out-imagine politicians' own gift for self-parody. And we more than ever need the oinks of "Her Majesty's press". Give it time. We gave Spitting Image 18 series.

Russell Brand joins Nicolas Cage film Army Of One

Taking a break from his latter-day role as revolutionary political Jesus, Russell Brand has signed up for a Nicolas Cage comedy, joining the zen warlock for Army Of One.

Russell Brand p***ed off with Tom Cruise & Scientology

Russell Brand and Tom Cruise may have publicly bonded during their 2012 movie Rock of Ages, but the comedian has revealed he was left feeling somewhat snubbed by the A-lister. Brand was speaking about Cruise's famous devotion to Scientology on a recent audioBoom podcast when he admitted: "They didn't want me in their religion."

The Russell Brand Podcast review

Russell Brand, in a new podcast, only has to open his mouth and it works.

Russell Brand to open 'social enterprise' cafe

Russell Brand has worn many hats in the course of his career - comedian, radio host, author and, most recently, a would-be revolutionary. Now, the 39 year-old is dipping his toes in the hospitality industry by opening a cafe in East London.

Spoof video with Russell Brand as Top Gear presenter

Continuing his mission to insert himself into every trending talking point going at any given time, Russell Brand has dedicated his latest video to still smouldering embers of Top Gear.

Russell Brand felt "compromised" by Comic Relief

Russell Brand has reportedly said that he felt "compromised" by taking part in Comic Relief. According to The Sun, the Red Nose Day comedian told the audience at his show at London's Proud Archivist over the weekend that he feels the charity fundraiser places too much "burden" on people.

Russell Brand's foul-mouthed rant about Comic Relief

Russell Brand launched into a foul-mouthed rant about Comic Relief just days after helping to co-host the BBC programme.