The brave victims of Russell Brand’s misogyny deserve full support. This time, let’s get it right
Marina Hyde
The Guardian view on Russell Brand: a misogynist in plain sight
March 2017
Russell Brand announces new radio show – video
Russell Brand returns to live radio for first time since Andrew Sachs row
December 2015
A world without online petitions? Where do I sign?
Marina Hyde
E-activism is as addictive as a multiplayer online game – and as likely to change the real world
February 2014
Observer New Review Q&A
Andrew Sachs interview: 'John Cleese once hit me so hard I couldn't get up'
The actor tells Tim Lewis about Sachsgate, fleeing the Nazis and being thumped by Basil Fawlty
February 2013
Brand and Ross discuss 'Sachsgate' on TV for first time
Russell Brand to talk about 2008 incident on Jonathan Ross's ITV chat show, which they say they both regret
November 2012
Brian Cox's search for alien life 'nixed by BBC health and safety tsars'
BBC tells star science presenter that impromptu extraterrestrial contact would break health and safety guidelines. By John Plunkett
April 2012
Russell Brand in talks with BBC about first new TV outing since 'Sachsgate'
Controversial comedian who caused stir with prank phone calls in line to front documentary about addiction on BBC3
January 2012
Media blog
Next BBC director general must be an astute politician who can manage geeks
Dan Sabbagh
Dan Sabbagh: Mark Thompson's successor will have to master technological change against a difficult economic background
December 2011
Backlash against Jeremy Clarkson after he calls railway track suicides 'selfish'
Top Gear presenter's comments about commuter disruption provoke condemnation from mental health charities
September 2011
Helen Mirren backs Russell Brand over 'Sachsgate' row
Oscar-winning actor says comedian has 'a great heart' and media furore over prank calls made her 'cross'. By Jason Deans
August 2011
Daily Mail journalists are 'noxious human beings', says Jonathan Ross
It's time for you to talk
October 2010
BBC Trust guidelines crack down on 'humiliating' remarks
MediaGuardian
Media Talk: City AM makes a profit, Sky Atlantic in focus
September 2010
Russell Brand: Jonathan Ross tried to make me drop 'Sachsgate' broadcast
Ross twice suggested answerphone messages to Andrew Sachs should not be broadcast, Russell Brand claims in new book. By John Plunkett
July 2010
Radio review
Radio Review: Jonathan Ross
Zoe Williams: It felt a bit like listening to him making his own speech at his leaving party, but Jonathan Ross's final Radio 2 show was as confident and mischievous as ever
Jonathan Ross bids farewell to the BBC
David Beckham is among the guests as controversial chatshow host bows out with final show
TV and radio blog
Jonathan Ross: his BBC highs and lows
Stuart Heritage: As the final Friday Night with Jonathan Ross nears, here are some of his most memorable moments – for better or worse
