This is a fantastic interview. BBC Newsnight's Jeremy Paxman interviews comedian Russell Brand. Brand is incredibly eloquent and honest. He explores the notion of 'the celebrity' and the role of the media in creating the celebrity narrative. This is a superb resource for A2 media debates and issues when examining the issue of fame and celebrity. Brand explores some incredibly interesting comments about the role of the media and the vacuous nature of fame and celebrity that is endorsed by a media keen to' keep us stupid.' He believes his 'Sachsgate' scandal was used by private media to attack the BBC and he refers to a media narrative that dominates our culture. Brand suggests that private media already has its narrative and that it merely selects stories that reinforce this narrative and allow the media institution to mask their subjective narrative as news or truth. This is one of the finest television interviews I have ever seen. Proper adult content. Brain food for any sentient media student. Enjoy.
Click on link below to access the full 19 minute interview:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/9053238.stm
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