United Kingdom, Jan. 30 -- Russell Brand's time at the BBC was marked by a culture in which individuals "felt unable to raise" concerns about his behaviour, a review by the broadcaster has found.

The report, led by Peter Johnston, the BBC's director of editorial complaints and reviews, stated many colleagues believed the presenter "would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent".

Russell, 49, has denied allegations of rape, assault and emotional abuse, maintaining all his sexual relationships were "absolutely always consensual".

The review into his behaviour follows a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches in September 2023, which reported accusations from four women alleging sexual assau...