Divisive comedian’s career has often pushed the boundaries Russell Brand has posted a video online saying he ‘absolutely’ denies unspecified criminal allegations. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
From the Sachsgate scandal to conspiracy controversies: A timeline of Russell Brand’s life and career From the notorious phone calls to Andrew Sachs to his tumultuous and short-lived marriage to Katy Perry, Brand has been the subject of numerous scandals over the years The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Russell Brand: A career in comedy defined by darkness and delusions Brand’s comedy style has always relied on shock tactics but a look back at his story prompts uncomfortable questions. Katie Rosseinsky writes The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
John Stevenson obituary Scriptwriter who wrote 447 episodes of Coronation Street and created the sitcoms Brass, The Last of the Baskets and How’s Your Father? The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
Fawlty Towers risks fan fury as reboot kills off major character in opening episode John Cleese will reprise his role as stressed-out hotel owner Basil Fawlty, but the actor’s revival of the show will be without one of the show's familiar faces when it airs for the first time in decades Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023
Who is embattled BBC director-general Tim Davie? Mr Davie has had a tumultuous week after deciding to suspend Gary Lineker over a tweet about the Government’s asylum policy. The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023
Jonathan Ross gets new radio show 15 years after scandal took him off air Back in 2008, presenter Jonathan Ross faced a public backlash after he appeared on pal Russell Brand's show, leaving lewd messages on Fawlty Towers legend Andrew Sachs’ answerphone Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
Manuel will not work in new Fawlty Towers, says granddaughter of star who played him Georgina Baillie, whose grandfather Andrew Sachs played Manuel in Fawlty Towers in the 1970s, admits keeping everyone happy with the new series will be “a minefield” Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2023
John Cleese issues ‘apology’ following backlash to Fawlty Towers reboot: ‘I feel terrible’ Actor is rebooting the Seventies sitcom with his daughter The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
John Cleese issues ‘apology’ following backlash to Fawlty Towers reboot: ‘I feel terrible’ Actor is rebooting the Seventies sitcom with his daughter The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
John Cleese issues sarcastic apology following backlash to Fawlty Towers reboot: ‘I feel terrible’ Actor is rebooting the Seventies sitcom with his daughter The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023
John Cleese didn’t tell ex-wife and co-creator Connie Booth about Fawlty Towers reboot The actress didn't appreciate discovering the news ‘in the papers’ Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
Fawlty Towers cast where are they now? Prank call scandal, cuts from show and tragic deaths It ran for 12 episodes and is now being revived Liverpool Echo · Feb 12, 2023
Fawlty Towers cast where are they now? From co-star divorce to prank call scandal It first aired back in 1975 Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023 An anti-woke nightmare! Why the Fawlty Towers remake is a truly nauseating idea This is 2023 – not the 80s or 90s. Today’s John Cleese is tediously obsessed with cancel culture and most of the sitcom’s original cast aren’t involved. It’s destined to be terrible
Daily Record · Oct 13, 2022 Mrs Brown's Boys was almost cancelled due to 'petty' word BBC producers didn't like Mrs Brown's Boys is now loved by millions across the country.
Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022 Mrs Brown's Boys was almost cancelled due to 'petty' word producers didn't like Mrs Brown's Boys is now loved by millions across the country but the BBC comedy very nearly didn't make it from stage to radio and TV. Creator and star Brendan O'Carroll explains how one word from the show was a major issue with producers
Daily Mirror · Aug 14, 2022 Jonathan Ross accuses BBC Radio 2 of 'no longer taking risks' after Andrew Sachs scandal Jonathan Ross says BBC Radio 2 has become boring since his Sachsgate scandal which almost cost him his job and led to Russell Brand resigning from the radio station
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