Russell Brand to give Alternative MacTaggart address at Edinburgh TV Festival
He will speak to his Radio X co-host.
Russell Brand will address the Edinburgh International Television Festival later this year when he takes part in the Alternative MacTaggart talk.
The comedian and actor will discuss his body of work, his commitment to comedy and how he has been affected by fatherhood when he is interviewed on stage by the co-host of his Radio X show, Matt Morgan.
June 18, 2017— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets)
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star will follow in the footsteps of Catastrophe creator Sharon Horgan, who filled the Alternative MacTaggart slot last year when she spoke to comedian Frankie Boyle.
Last year it was given by Vice founder and chief executive Shane Smith. This year’s speaker is yet to be announced.
Lisa Campbell, director of the festival, said: “Thought-provoking, entertaining and with a delicious way with words, Russell is one of the most exciting creative mavericks around.
Other speakers due to appear at the festival include Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio and star Vicky McClure and former England footballer Rio Ferdinand.
The Edinburgh International Television Festival runs from August 23 to 25.
