BBC apologises to staff over handling of Russell Brand complaints

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The BBC has apologised to staff members who felt unable to raise concerns about Russell Brand's behaviour while he worked at the corporation.

The apology came as the BBC published the findings of an internal review into Brand's time as a presenter for BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music between 2006 and 2008.

The investigation considered eight complaints, two of which were made while he worked for the corporation.

One of those, which related to him urinating into a cup during a Radio 2 show, was registered formally at the time, and the BBC report has admitted it was "not dealt with effectively".

The BBC launched the investigation after several women separately accused the actor and comedian in 2023 of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse.

Brand has denied all allegations and said his relationships were "always consensual".