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.

Question Time: Russell Brand v Nigel Farage

It's the clash of the egos: Russell Brand v Nigel Farage on Question Time tonight. Who has impressed audiences the most in previous appearances on the show?

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.

Ignore The Sun, Russell Brand is funny

I think that's why I can't agree with The Sun. Russell is funny. I've seen it. I've seen it twice. But then we know why they printed it... They printed it because they needed to try to defame him and they didn't find anything. They're just that jealous fat man in the front row at the gig screaming: 'This isn't funny.' And just like in his case, I'm not sure anyone is really listening.

Russell Brand & Nigel Farage on Question Time next week

Next week's Question Time is to have a panel featuring both Ukip leader Nigel Farage and comedian Russell Brand.

Russell Brand wins 'award' for gobbledygook

Russell Brand has been named the winner of the Plain English Campaign's Foot in Mouth award for 2014.

Russell Brand threatens to sue The Sun

Months after he won substantial damages from The Sun for a false report that alleged he had been unfaithful to then-girlfriend Jemima Khan, Russell Brand has stated his intentions to launch further legal action against the tabloid for labelling him a 'hypocrite'.

Russell Brand on New Era rent row - video

Comedian Russell Brand tells Channel 4 News why he is supporting tenants at the New Era estate who fear their rent could be increased after a takeover by a US property company.