Russell Brand

Video: Russell Brand & Nigel Farage on Question Time

Comedian and campaigner Russell Brand has called UKIP leader Nigel Farage a "pound shop Enoch Powell", during a debate on immigration.

The men were appearing on the BBC's Question Time programme, answering an audience question on whether or not Britain is "overcrowded".

The UKIP leader said the quality of life for many in the UK had gone down as a result of immigration but faced a hostile response from one woman in the audience.

Brand, who has spoken out about a number of political issues, also faced a call from the audience to stand for election to Parliament himself.

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Audience clash with Russell Brand on Question Time

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Question Time: Russell Brand sexism and bullying

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Russell Brand: Can an outsider challenge status quo?

Russell Brand originally made his name as a comedian, actor and radio personality but in recent years has developed a serious profile as an activist and campaigner. But the man who claims he is merely "a comedian on Twitter" is coming under fire for his rejectionist approach.

Farage vs Brand: a blow-by-blow account

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Question Time: Russell Brand v Nigel Farage

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Video - Frank Skinner: UKIP is interesting phenomenon

Frank Skinner talks about Russell Brand, the rise of UKIP and why he has extended his live tour.

Russell Brand called a bully by Katie Hopkins

Professional provocateur and relentless troll Katie Hopkins has taken issue with the comedian and activist's decision to tweet the contact details of a Daily Mail journalist's phone number to his 8.7million viewers.

Russell Brand could face Twitter ban

Russell Brand faces a possible Twitter ban after he tweeted the mobile phone number of a Daily Mail journalist who tried to contact him.