With a film about addiction

Russell Brand could be making his first programme for the BBC since the Sachsgate row four years ago.

The comedian and recovering drug addict is reportedly in line to front a documentary about addiction in a similar to Stephen Fry’s 2006 film about depression.

He is said to be so keen to make the programme – and not land the BBC in any controversy – that the Guardian reports that he has offered to waive his fee.

Brand has appeared as a guest on the BBC since being forced off air over the phone call he and Jonathan Ross made to Andrew Sachs on his Radio 2 show, but has not fronted a show since then.

A BBC spokesman said: ‘We are working with Russell on a programme about addiction in the UK but it's currently only in its early stages.’

Published: 7 Apr 2012