Too much Branding
Russell rapped for DVD plugs
Russell Brand has been told off by his BBC bosses for plugging his products on air.The comic, who will transfer fro 6 Music to Radio 2 this week, has been rebuked for urging listeners to buy his stand-up DVD.
In the introduction to the latest podcast version of his 6 Music show, Brand says: ‘Buy the DVD. Buy all our products.’
Sidekick Matt said: ‘Buy all Russell’s dodgy merchandising that he’s starting to knock out – like pants that say ’Citing on them – because he’s sold out entirely.’
Brand's show is the one of the most popular podcasts in the UK after Ricky Gervais
A BBC spokeswoman said: ‘Lesley Douglas [the controller of Radio 2 and 6 Music] has talked to Russell and his team and reminded them of BBC editorial guidelines.’
Brand’s DVD – recorded at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire last month – is out on November 20. Click here to buy
Published: 5 Nov 2006
