Investigation launched after claims of misconduct by Russell Brand on TV shows

Russell Brand leaves the Troubabour Wembley Park theatre in north-west London after performing a comedy set. 

A production company has launched an “urgent” internal investigation into allegations of serious misconduct against Russell Brand while he was presenting TV shows in the mid-2000s.

The comedian has been accused of pursuing audience members for sex while presenting Big Brother spin-off shows EFourum and Big Brother’s Big Mouth on Channel 4.