Farewell To Russell Brand & Matt Morgan (Video/Audio)
Branded (Mountain/Molehill?)
I've listened to the Russell Brand radio show since it first started over on the fledgling (little) sister channel that was 6Music. Back when Trevor Lock was a co-host and I can still remember when Mr.Gee phoned in with his poetry which would become a regular fixture. Surely I wasn't the only one who thought that the events of late and the show which led to Russell tending his resignation was an overreaction? An overreaction which only the British are capable of carrying out with any success.
Russell Brand was persecuted in a witch hunt powered almost entirely by a sanctimonious and grossly disproportioned sense of fair play (which when stripped back could just as easily be envy)?
I have an extremely difficult time believing that ANY of the regular listeners to Russell Brand's Radio2 show were amongst those who complained as it was pretty much par for the course. Truth be known it was Jonathon Ross who overstepped the mark but as was pointed out in the subsequent furore and feigned disgust was that these are two personalities who are known for their risqué brand of humour. And the entire lack of malice that was present while the messages were being left in no way justifies the actions but it speaks volumes of the intent. And the remark that is the main source of the uproar wasn't meant as a slight on anyone other than Russell Brand.
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect was that only one or two people originally complained and when this was irresponsibly splashed across the tabloids then the British public vented their repressed animosity without actually hearing the broadcast and it appears that for the most part weren't even aware of the specifics regarding the dialogue. I guess there were no losers around at that particular time for the British public to champion and obviously none of our corrupt (by definition) politicians were taking backhanders or bed-hopping that week……
Russell Brand & Georgina Baillie
I feel I should express my sincere condolences to Matt Morgan as he was always the ‘voice of reason' as well as the butt of most of Russell's jibes and was in fact working at further cementing Russell's future on foreign soil.
While I don't actually know of Matt's physical well-being I don't doubt for a second that he thinks he's the victim of some malady or other, so get well soon Matt!!
And to everyone who played a part in bringing Russell's dulcet tones to the airwaves, I sincerely thank you.
And of course while regardless of what profession Georgina Baillie is involved with it in no way justifies the comments but there's no harm in seeing the shrinking violet (a.k.a. Voluptua) in action…..
Russell Brand Official Apology
“I have apologised to Andrew Sachs for the rude messages I left on October 18 and he has graciously accepted.
As I only do the radio show to make people laugh I've decided that given the subsequent coverage I will stop doing the show.
I've loved working for the BBC and am very proud of the shows myself, Matt Morgan, Nic Philps, Mr Gee and Noel Gallagher have made and I apologise to all of them for damaging their careers - except Noel, whose band are doing quite well.
I got a bit caught up in the moment and forgot that at the core of the rude comments and silly songs were the real feelings of a beloved and brilliant comic actor and a very sweet and big hearted young woman.
Apologies are also owed to the loyal listeners of the show who enjoyed its shambolic spirit and anarchy and will be upset that it cannot continue.
I take complete responsibility and offer nothing but love and contrition and I hope that now Jonathan and the BBC will endure less forensic wrath.
Hare Krishna.”
Also, as further proof that this wasn't a premeditated act the phone-interview was supposed to take place a week earlier when David Baddiel was the guest co-host and the topic was touched on along with the fact that Ms Georgina Baillie was a member of the dance troupe called, “The Satanic Sluts.”
This was prompted by a chance-meeting when Baddiel visited Russell some time ago and upon arriving at chez Brand was confronted with Georgina Baillie who according to Baddiel instantly mentioned that on the off chance he knew Manwell of ‘Fawlty Towers' fame not to mention anything as it was her granddad!!
Way to keep things quiet, Georgie!!
Here's the clips in question, Baddiel & Brand, and of course Brand & Ross making those now infamous phone calls:
Finally I just want to say Kudos to Russell Brand for many, many reasons that have brought me happiness and caused much mirth over the last couple of years (since he was sacked from MTV for turning up the day after 9/11 dressed as Osama Bin Laden and introducing his heroin dealer to Kylie Minogue!!
Viva la revolution!! (And get out of Tibet !!)
Labels: andrew sachs, Audio, fawlty towers, interview, jonathon ross, manwell, Matt Morgan, resignation, resigns, Russell Brand, satanic sluts, suspended, Video
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