Russell Brand
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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David Blunkett attacks cynicism of Russell Brand
The attitude of commentators who discourage young people from voting is a "disgrace", Labour MP and former Home Secretary David Blunkett has said. ... He singled comedian Russell Brand and writer Will Self out for criticism.
BBC News, 21st January 2014Radio Times review
Russell Brand almost torpedoed Jonathan Ross's career after the Sachs Incident, and caused convulsions within the BBC that still smart to this day. But the scandal didn't lead to a falling out between the terrible twosome - Brand appeared on Ross's show a year ago and he's back again.
As Brand is never more than a stone's throw from an outraged newspaper headline, he's bound to fulfil expectations as the country's chief Contrarian Comedian, particularly after all of that nonsense about not voting during his Newsnight interview with Jeremy Paxman. Also on the show are actress Goldie Hawn, Dermot O'Leary, presenter of the National TV Awards (22 January), and troubadour James Blunt, who provides the music.
Alison Graham, Radio Times, 18th January 2014Russell Brand: 'Jemima Khan relationship is different'
Russell Brand has spoken openly about his relationship with Jemima Khan. Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, the comedian - who was first linked to Khan in September - said that the relationship is like no other he has ever had.
Meg Drewett, Digital Spy, 17th January 2014No More Page 3: Russell Brand not what feminism needs
There's plenty to applaud in Brand's political journey - but let's not get too giddy about his support for No More Page 3.
Ellie Mae O'Hagan, The Guardian, 17th January 2014Russell Brand announces £500k Comic Relief fund
Russell Brand announces £500,000 funding to help people stay drug and alcohol free.
Comic Relief, 16th January 2014Russell Brand: 'Shut up you Harry Potter poofs'
Russell Brand called Cambridge University students 'Harry Potter poofs' during a Union address on Monday night. He used the derogatory term when telling students from one college to be quiet, after they cheered for Brand when he chose their crest as his favourite.
Hanna Flint, Daily Mail, 14th January 2014Alfie Brown, Soho Theatre - comedy review
His brutal honesty and lack of an edit button make him a little Russell Brand-lite, while his slightly plummy tones evoke Jack Whitehall, but Alfie Brown is developing into a distinctive dissenting voice. What's it all about? Ask Alfie.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 10th January 2014The best comedy of the year
Bo Burnham, Louis CK, Russell Brand, Paul F Tompkins and the Monty Python Press Conference.
Julian Hall, The Independent, 28th December 2013Comedy: the best and worst of 2013
This year's five best (and worst) in the world of comedy, according to Dominic Cavendish. Best includes Russell Brand, worst includes I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 26th December 2013The best comedy gigs of 2013
Alexei Sayle, Russell Brand, Bridget Christie, The Pin and Tim Key showed us the funny this year.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 17th December 2013