Russell Brand's bizarre new life annoying locals and baptising men in filthy river Back in the '00s, Russell Brand was one of the most famous comedians on TV - but his life now looks very different.
Former Ponderland star Russell, who was today handed a hefty fine after pleading guilty to driving offences, was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse in a joint investigation by Channel 4 ’s Dispatches programme, The Times and Sunday Times, back in 2023.
Back then, Essex-born Russell was a familiar face on panel shows and mainstream radio programmes while starring in Hollywood movies such as St Trinian's (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008).
In November, it was announced that Russell had abandoned his plans to convert The Crown Inn pub in the South Oxfordshire village of Pishill - much to the relief of furious locals.
If given the green light, Russell would have had the first floor changed into an office while converting the garage and cottage into a filming studio.
