Russell Brand

Russell Brand discusses seductive addiction with Oprah

Oprah Winfrey delves into the deep impact of drug addiction in an intimate one-to-one conversation with Russell Brand who describes his experience as a recovering addict, in the first episode of her new series Oprah Prime.

Russell Brand cancels show due to mother's illness

The comedian revealed that mother Barbara has been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time.

Review: Russell Brand at Portsmouth Guildhall

The best moment of Russell Brand's gig at the Guildhall on Friday night was undoubtedly when he first walked on stage.

Video - Andrew Sachs: Brand & Ross stunt 'disgusting'

Andrew Sachs has been speaking about the so-called Sachsgate affair, in which Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand left lewd messages on his answer machine in 2008.

Russell Brand launches 'Drug laws kill' petition

Russell Brand says leading police, doctors, and politicians agree prohibition has completely failed to curb addiction.

Russell Brand suing The Sun on Sunday

Russell Brand is suing The Sun on Sunday for printing allegations that he cheated on girlfriend Jemima Khan.

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.

Radio 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.

Russell 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.

No 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.