Dispatches - Russell Brand

Have they really no more important news?

Would you have said the same about Jimmy Savile?

Galaxy

He has always been a deeply deeply sexist man, clothing it in progressive nonsense, however even knowing this I was astounded at the behaviour that was allowed to go unchecked and was frequently rewarded. His behaviour towards the newsreader live on air was foul. She complained and they told brand who then mocked the complaint live on air.

This.

At least your post spelled Question Time correctly Laura. 🤦‍♀️

I always thought he was sleazy - always switched channel - so no surprise. Still, why are these really weird characters on our screens so often? What's the attraction, do you think? Maybe we haven't advanced very much since the public audiences of Bedlam?

Crossed posts Galaxy

I agree with those who find him unfunny and revolting.
He’s had a huge influence on younger people in the past and should have been binned for his disgusting behaviour long ago.
I remember him on Question Time encouraging youngsters not to vote. He was put firmly in his place by a young man telling him that if we want change then we have to vote.
Now he hides behind his ‘wellness’ blogs. I don’t believe a word. I see him as a perverse and dangerous character and am not surprised by the allegations being made against him.

Some women did try to challenge his behaviour live on air, they basically got nowhere, I briefly saw the Questine Time clip, I think it was Caroline Lucas from the Green Party who challenged him really well.

I don't think I know who he is. I had to look him up when the salacious accusations were all over the BBC last night and this morning.

Have they really no more important news?

It was an uncomfortable watch, not sure a 90 minute documentary was the correct way to go.

I hope it doesn’t prejudice any future court case/s

One particular thing that turned my stomach was his offering to take a young woman along with him to visit Jimmy Savile. That says it all for me.

He has always been a deeply deeply sexist man, clothing it in progressive nonsense, however even knowing this I was astounded at the behaviour that was allowed to go unchecked and was frequently rewarded. His behaviour towards the newsreader live on air was foul. She complained and they told brand who then mocked the complaint live on air.

I agree with those who are saying he is unfunny and over rated. I think we should wait until the police have finished their investigation before making any judgements.

As for the women leaving it so long - one of the accusations against him is his controlling behaviour, also I believe at least one woman tried to report him to his employer and/or agent and was told "that's just Russell". Just as I don't think we should rush to judgement on him, we should also not rush to judgement about his accusers

All I can say is that I'm not the slightest bit surprised

Will this TV show prejudice any potential court case?

Did you watch it. They spoke to various people years ago.

I think he is over rated and not a bit funny.
As for the accusations, why do these women leave it so long to tell all,IF it`s even true.

I agree. He is revolting and not in the least bit funny. Let’s wait and see how this unfolds.

Never liked him but time will tell, innocent till proven guilty!

Never have found anything to like about him and am dismayed that he will now be on screen/radio a lot over the next few weeks.

I would prefer that people were 'innocent until proven guilty ' in all cases.

I dislike the man and his humour. I am not surprised at the accusations. The police are looking into it and I’m sure we will soon hear from them.

My first thought is to be careful what we say. There are too many trials by media these days. Time will discover the truth, hopefully.