Russell Brand

Noel Fielding, who looks like a cross between Sandie Shaw and Russell Brand, is tonight's headline act. But the Bristol audience isn't sure how to deal with him. There's a bit of reserve and possibly even bafflement in the applause. Which is perfectly understandable, as Fielding's brand of delicate surrealism withers under the glare of a broad-brush comedy show. Much more mainstream are John Sessions lookalike Hal Cruttenden, who does a very good camp Alexander the Great; Seann Walsh and his routine about why people don't use moving walkways in airports; and Mike Gunn, who makes jokes about his wife. But, as always, it's McIntyre the audience has really come to see and he wins them over completely with his impression of a rail ticket inspector and his account of reading the bedtime story on CBeebies.

'Russell Brand is pointless,' says Michael Parkinson

Parky claims Brand is 'artless, unfunny and creatively dull'.

Russell Brand talks about his future at film premiere

Russell Brand has turned his hand to acting and presenting alongside his career as a stand up comedian.

Talking at the premiere of his latest film, animated comedy Despicable Me, he explained what was next for the Russell Brand brand.

Russell Brand leaves politician in fits of laughter

Comedian Russell Brand left a Scottish National Party MSP in fits of laughter after interrupting the politician's interview with BBC Alba.

Exclusive video: Brand & Ross - live at Hackney Empire

Hightlights from Russell Brand's interview by Jonathan Ross, part of the comedian's night at the Hackney Empire to promote his second autobiography Booky Wook 2.

Video: Russell Brand promotes Booky Wook 2 on UK tour

Russell Brand starts a nationwide stand-up tour this week to promote his second book, Booky Wook 2.

The 35-year-old talks about how his fiancée Katy Perry reacted to stories about his days as a womaniser and says former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was upset at being called placid.

He also reveals to Newsbeat's entertainment reporter Natalie Jamieson how he nearly ended up with a sheep in his bedroom on his stag do.

Jeremy Paxman meets Russell Brand

Jeremy Paxman asks comedian Russell Brand about the scandal which followed the prank calls he made to actor Andrew Sachs in 2008.

Watch Jeremy Paxman's full interview with Russell Brand on Friday 1 October 2010 at 10.30pm on BBC Two and then afterwards on the Newsnight website.

Russell Brand to host TalkSport show

Russell Brand is host a new Saturday night radio show on TalkSport - his first since the "Sachsgate" affair that engulfed the BBC.

Jonathan and Russell put a lid on lewd humour (almost)

Almost exactly two years after the storm over Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross's prank call to Andrew Sachs, it was finally deemed safe for the duo to appear onstage together last night.

Naked Russell Brand gets his banana out on Twitter

Russell Brand has gone to extreme lengths to publicise his new book after stripping naked and publishing a picture of himself with nothing more than his autobiography - and a banana - to hide his modesty.