Russell Brand

Russell Brand rules Question Time's clash of the egos

BBC lines comedian up with Boris Johnson and Melanie Phillips but the arguments fizzle rather than sizzle.

Russell Brand cancels Middle East gigs

Russell Brand has cancelled several gigs in the Middle East over fears for his safety.

Question Time quiz: Russell Brand or Boris Johnson?

One of them is a wild-haired wordsmith known for his sexual conquests. The other is Russell Brand. Both are going head to head on Question Time.

Russell Brand appeals for rethink on drug users

Russell Brand tonight called for a review of British drug laws during an appearance on BBC One's Question Time.

If only Russell Brand could use his cleverness...

Russell Brand's car-crash interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe showcased his talents - and his penchant for lazy sexism.

From Russell Brand with not enough love

It's not so much a case of the man taking himself too seriously as earnestly wishing the world would take itself more so. Earnestness and humour make for poor bed-fellows, of course, and he could press his points home less abrasively.

Russell Brand terrorises MSNBC morning show

Brand's appearance on the programme was extraordinary, not so much for his contribution - shouting over at the journalists sitting at workstations behind him, pointing out when he could see down host Mika Brzezinski's top, eventually attempting to host the show himself - as for the way he was treated by the three anchors.

Russell Brand 'dating' hotel heiress Alessandra Balazs

Russell Brand has found love again, and the object of his affection is hotel heiress Alessandra Balazs.

Dance sensation Diversity puts a spring in the steps of Chatty Man Alan Carr, national charmer Miranda Hart and Idiot Abroad Warwick Davis, who've rashly decided to shake a leg - Ashley Banjo-style - as their contribution to this evening of fundraising action for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for children. Other funny faces putting their happy feet forward for the cause include comedian Kevin Bridges, who takes a pop at the more furtive pursuits of his fellow Scots, and TV regulars Russell Brand, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Rich Hall and Paddy McGuinness. Among those putting in an appearance on VT are surreal loon Noel Fielding and Jack Whitehall.

The raucous annual stand-up bonanza in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital comes once again from the O2 in London.

When the live gig was held a couple of weeks ago, one critic described it as "Live at the Apollo on steroids". In other words, expect big, booming, arena-style stand-up from an all-star roster. Jack Whitehall, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Noel Fielding and Jason Byrne are among the long list of comics donating gags to the cause.

Diversity open the show with a dance routine into which Alan Carr, Miranda Hart and Warwick Davis insert unexpected cameos. Lee Evans airs a routine about EasyJet. Russell Brand goes walkabout among the crowd. Rich Hall jokes about child labour ("Clothes make the man but kids make the clothes").

And unsurprisingly the recurring theme is the year's revelations about Jimmy Savile and other stars - everyone has an angle on that one.