'Russell being Russell': TV bosses accused of enabling Brand's vile behaviour

Evening Standard · Tom Place · 2026-11-06 12:51 UTC

Entertainment industry chiefs under fire over how Brand was allowed to get away with his offending for so long

Television and radio bosses have been accused of enabling rapist Russell Brand’s behaviour following his conviction on Thursday.

Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Revelations from the trial have raised questions as to how Brand was allowed to get away with his campaign of sexual misconduct for so long.