Russell Brand
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How Russell Brand built up his online following
The Explainer The former comedian has tens of millions of followers across his social media platforms
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Russell Brand: trial by media?
Comedian denies accusations of sexual assault and rape in joint media investigation
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General election 2017: Who are the celebrities supporting?
In Depth If there are any 'shy Tory' pop stars or sports personalities out there, they're keeping very quiet
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'You've gotta vote Labour': Russell Brand gamble pays off
Speed Read Cameron dismissed 'Milibrand' as a joke - but Brand’s endorsement is serious for Tories
By Jack Bremer Published
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'Milibrand' interview: taps, cockney accents and fighting for airtime
In Depth Russell Brand quizzes Ed Miliband on tax evasion and media ownership, but manages to steal the spotlight
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Russell Brand interview: why Ed took the risk
In Depth Cameron dismisses it as a joke - but Miliband gains access to voters other politicians cannot reach
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Emperor's New Clothes: Russell Brand's election polemic
In Depth Brand stokes fury at our political system, but 'compelling' documentary is undermined by 'meaningless nonsense'
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Russell Brand 'world's fourth most influential thinker'
In Depth Comedian beats Hillary Mantel and Henry Kissinger in magazine's list of prominent intellectuals
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2014: It was a bad year for…
In Depth From journalists to breastfeeding mums - the groups that have experienced a year of loss and disappointment
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Russell Brand v Nigel Farage: Who came out on top?
In Depth Question Time debate was 'the hottest ticket of the panto season' – but it wasn't the big egos who won
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Nigel Farage vs Russell Brand: which Question Time panellist has offended more people?
In Depth Farage and Brand have each angered large swathes of society. Now the two masters of mayhem go head to head
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What to expect at the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday
In Depth Spoiler alert: here’s a round-up of the performances rumoured to mark the end of Olympics 2012
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