The BBC has apologised to staff who felt unable to raise concerns about Russell Brand's behaviour during ... which cost £662,000 and involved interviews with 39 individuals.

However, it added: "It is clear from interviews conducted as part of ... while the encounter was consensual they "felt that Russell Brand had abused his position and taken advantage of them".

Russell Brand left the BBC in 2008 following a high ... and resources to support the interviews (£3,920). The report said Brand declined to participate in the review, but he and his solicitors ...

Russell Brand left the BBC in 2008 following a high-profile editorial ... and resources to support the interviews (£3,920). The report said Brand declined to participate in the review, but he and his ...