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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Charlotte McLaughlin

BBC apologises after staff felt ‘unable to raise’ Russell Brand complaints

Russell Brand denies the accusations (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Archive)

A BBC review into the conduct of Russell Brand during his time with the broadcaster has found a number of people “felt unable to raise” concerns about the presenter and believed he “would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent”.

The review was carried out by Peter Johnston, BBC director of editorial complaints and reviews, and focused on Brand’s behaviour on BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2 between 2006 and 2008.

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