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Are the Russell Brand and David Walliams scandals a watershed moment?
13 November 2026

Are the Russell Brand and David Walliams scandals a watershed moment?

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

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In the same week that comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced to more than a decade in prison for rape and sexual assault, a new Guardian and ITV investigation alleges comedian and former Britain’s Got Talent judge, David Walliams, has groomed fans as young as 15 years old. Journalist Kat Tenbarge, culture critic Hanna Flint, and comedian Nathan D’Arcy Roberts join Commotion with guest host Amil Niazi to talk about the latest on the allegations against David Walliams, the case involving Russell Brand, and whether this is a watershed moment in the U.K. entertainment industry.