Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

The chief executive said she found the behaviours alleged ‘disgusting and saddening’ (Yui Mok/PA)

Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon has said the Russell Brand allegations show that “terrible behaviour” towards women has been “historically tolerated” in the industry.

Ms Mahon addressed the claims against the former Channel 4 presenter as she opened the Royal Television Society’s Cambridge Convention on Wednesday.