Russell Brand
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Radio Times review
Political prankster Jolyon Rubinstein from The Revolution Will Be Televised tries making a serious documentary. He ask why young people are not voting -- apathy, disenchantment, Russell Brand...? But what can be done to renew interest in the democratic process? While he does talk to politicos Vince Cable, Len McCluskey of Unite and, er, Peter Stringfellow, he can't resist a stunt and there are some corkers.
The game of cat and mouse with Nigel Farage is hilarious. But he wants to make a serious point: a distrust of politicians is actually feeding young people's marginalisation. His solution? Start a campaign to make lying to Parliament a criminal offence.
Hannah Shaddock, Radio Times, 11th February 2015I could not have been more sceptical about the idea of Nick Clegg appearing on Adam Hills' The Last Leg (Channel 4, Friday) to supposedly shake young voters out of their apathy. It turned out to be a joy to watch.
Russell Brand he ain't. But Clegg has something else: a genuine self-consciousness that translates into humility. He is a bit of a wally. But he is a well-meaning wally. When asked to rate, on a scale of one to 10 how bad he felt about tuition fees (one = "no regrets", 10 = "can't sleep at night"), his sheepish "nine and a half" got him a round of applause.
The cynical take? "Trying out his post-election career," tweeted @richbu1. Whatever Clegg was doing, he aced it. Bang on, as the presenters of The Last Leg would say.
Viv Groskop, The Guardian, 2nd February 2015Armando Iannucci on the 2015 general election
It really says a lot about the state of British politics that the televised leaders' debate I'm most looking forward to is the one between Russell Brand and Al Murray. The way things stand, it looks more likely than a Cameron v Miliband debate. It also looks the more interesting.
Armando Iannucci, The Observer, 18th January 2015Comedy review: Dylan Moran - Drygate, Glasgow
Work-in-progress for his next big tour, which he's been developing for several years, some routines, such as an unusually intimate masturbation reverie, don't fully cohere yet. Nevertheless, the existential howl of despair running through them is compelling. And the brusquely poetic way in which Moran characterises such trends as Netflix and Russell Brand is exquisite.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 12th January 2015Nick Robinson: My beef with Russell Brand
Firstly, can I just say as loudly and clearly as I can - "They're not!" All the same, that is. Politicians, I mean. Secondly, no, really, they're not... all in it for themselves. And thirdly, yes it does... make a difference whether you vote or not and who you vote for. Are you listening, Russell Brand, and admirers of the man with the most manicured chest in Britain?
Nick Robinson, Radio Times, 12th January 2015Russell Brand documentary will open SXSW 2015
A new documentary about Russell Brand, Brand: A Second Coming will open 2015's South by Southwest Film Festival.
Christopher Rosen, The Huffington Post, 8th January 2015Nick Robinson: Russell Brand is wrong on not voting
The BBC's political editor also says he'd rather quit than be impartial about democracy.
Claire Webb, Radio Times, 5th January 2015Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe, BBC2, review
Brooker's Wipe might be uncomfortably similar to Russell Brand's YouTube rant 'The Trews' were it not for the top-notch contributors.
Ellen E. Jones, The Independent, 30th December 2014Heroes of 2014: Russell Brand
The volatile comedian-turned-activist's ability to be openly and honestly flawed sets him apart from the grand old men of the left.
George Monbiot, The Guardian, 29th December 2014Russell Brand apologises to RBS worker
Russell Brand has apologised to an RBS worker for acting aggressively towards him during a recent anti-capitalist protest.
Digital Spy, 18th December 2014