‘He’s manipulating its power’: why did Russell Brand convert to Christianity?
Sincere or self-serving, the disgraced comedian’s case shows how the church became a culture war frontier The women whom Russell Brand raped and sexually assaulted have for weeks endured the ordeal of a heavily publicised trial. Throughout, Brand held online prayer meetings with followers. Does he feel Christian…
Covered by 2 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by The Guardian ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
‘He’s manipulating its power’: why did Russell Brand convert to Christianity?
Sincere or self-serving, the disgraced comedian’s case shows how the church became a culture war frontier The women whom Russell Brand raped and sexually assaulted have for weeks endured the ordeal of a heavily publicised trial. Throughout, Brand held online prayer meetings with followers. Does he feel Christian…
Moment Russell Brand says he will make his female assistant strip naked to meet Jimmy Savile in creepy conversation with notorious paedophile
The pair spoke during a BBC Radio 2 segment on May 26, 2007, when Brand offers to bring the 'very attractive' woman to a meeting with Savile.
Coverage details
2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: The Guardian and Daily Mail. The Guardian published it first, on November 6, 2026; the last outlet to join was Daily Mail, 4 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Moment Russell Brand, Jimmy Savile and Christianity.
