Very telling to see the politicians attack Russell from time to time out of nowhere. And for what? Being popular and having money? He's very knowledgeable and actually listens and cares about the people's concerns, which is more than I can say about most politicians.

I went to a state school, with some very bright kids who could think for themselves. One kid said one day "I want to be doctor when I'm older". We were about 15 years of age. The teacher said "nobody from this school will become a doctor" and laughed it off. I had another teacher who wore a tie that beared the name of a local grammar school on it. He screamed and called us all 'thick' on a regular basis. It's as if we were programmed to think we couldn't be high flyers. Now I have a KZfaq account claiming I'm in a Justice League with a disturbing picture of somebody in a bathtub. Proof that I have been failed by the system.

It would not make a difference. If Brand did stand for parliament he wouldn't get in for the reason it's all manipulated by money And power. Everything Brand stands for would not be of any gain for the rich, they would loose billions In helping working class and making the country a better place in other words everyone would be equal. Oh and of course lets not forget honesty. When has a politician ever been honest and carried out what they say they will. At least brand is honest. Whenever he hits a nerve with what he says, (cause it's the truth) what does the fk up media do? Attack and try to belittle the person.

Still love seeing that smug demeanour get wiped from Russell's face by the disabled chap. I'm disabled too, and there's nothing more infuriating than having someone speak for you. Stay out of Politics forever now that you've gone Russell.

Russell mate, you're a decent guy with a big heart no doubt but you have to understand; UKIP is Britains's last hope. Stop making it about right or left because that's so trivial compared with what we're really up against. You make a HUGE MISTAKE in confusing the rich with the true powers that be. No one likes the rich and tbh I'm even getting tired of UKIP banging on a about immigration 24/7 but you have to see there is A MUCH BIGGER CONSPIRACY going on and the EU is CENTRAL it. Stop talking about bloody immigration and listen to Farage on WAR. FARAGE HATES WAR! AND THAT'S WHY THE ESTABLISHMENT HATE HIM BECAUSE WAR IS THE MOST PROFITABLE TOOL FOR THE ELITE THERE IS. !!!THE REBELS USED CHEMICAL WEAPONS!!! AND THAT ALONE IS WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE UKIP!

I honestly am not sure who to hate more: Russell Brand or Nigel Farage? Ideologically, I'm definitely more against Farage, but Brand comes off more unbearable in just how obnoxious he is. And you know what? Give Farage some credit, he handled himself with maturity and actually answered his questions directly. What do you guys think?

You can't just shout "racist" whenever someone has a valid point that maybe you don't like this is a country with freedom of speech

Female Politicians really need to stop bring their gender into it. I'm all for more diversity of genders and races in politics but really, stop bringing it up.

LMao this shit's awesome. Need shows like this in the U.S

That's right Russell, when you run out of arguments, just shout 'RACIST'

you can't barrage the farage

I love how English people speak so directly about all this.

2021: One man standing.

21:13 Look at that guy on the left, WTF

35:33 "why aren't we talking about that?" then it get's completely ignored, I'd really love to have seen what they would have said about that and how they'd fix it

I love how Nigel Farage successfully pees off everyone. 👌🏻😁

This is the best question time ive ever watched

Australia as noted at 12:25 by Farage "has a high voter turnout". That turnout being vote or be fined lol

Hello from Canada!! Just listening in as many of these "hot button" issues apply to my country as well.

Russell Brands mum at the back of the room LOL.

All the politicians talk about these days is immigration. They don't see the immigrants that actually work here and pay taxes, who come here to work and then buys properties which is helping the construction industry, the ones that goes shopping and by doing that helping our high street bounce back to live, the ones that are here and employing people's thereby taking people off the dough. The uk allows more immigrants than any other countries in the EU, and the uk is the fastest growing economy in the EU following the global financial meltdown. Yes there is strain in every social amenities but instead of looking at one direction let look at the big picture. IS IT A COINCIDENCE THAT THE UK IS THE FASTEST GROWING NATION AMONGST THE OTHER EU COUNTRY?

I really hope the people attacking and commenting on the people on this panel actually watched the entire video, rather than just the one segment that the Media has emphasised and advertised everywhere. Cause it looks like the bbc and newspapers find the "argument" between Nigel and Russell more important than the entire debate itself. So people will watch those 5 mins and reckon themselves educated. Everyone is avoiding answers, everyone is talking over everyone, everyone has valid points and completely wrong points - that's politics. To focus on all the negatives of one person, which is what the media likes to do (without being controversial), isn't constructive. It just divides us more! The media plays a huge part in politics, how do you think Russell got on this panel? The real discipline is to focus on the actual dilemmas rather than focusing on who you hate or who you love more. At one point I was on Nigel's side, next I'm on Russell's, then I'm agreeing with the Journalist. It's a sure sign to me that this separation in politics isn't working (duh), but if we combined the right ideals of each party and find a balance (instead of voting for one extreme or another). A lot of our issues as a nation can be solved. I'm probably stating the obvious here, but I agree with Russell when he says "give us something to vote for".

I love the audience participation! Good healthy debate, clearly adversarial but still with decent mutual respect. Don't see that much these days

We can't we have shows like this in the US? Audience members yelling at each other, audience members calling panelists racists, everyone just freaking out? This is like Jerry Springer but with educated people. Awesome.

"The notion of the common good is gone...." So well said.

Amazing how Farage was right 10 years ago and Russell Brand has totally flipped from being an establishment supporter to where he is now!

What Ukip supporters forget is that open door immigration is self-balancing.If someone comes over and can't find a job then they will leave and if British people don't take certain jobs then someone else will. The fact that there is loads of immigration to the UK is a sign of economic prosperity not a catastrophe.The reason why there is strain on public services and infrastructure is because the tories cut money from those sectors.

Great questions from some of the young ones in the audience. There is a faint glimmer of hope for the future.

I was attacked and had both sides of my jaw broken, i waited 14 hours in A and E waiting room and you know what? The end of the day they took care of me, and operated on me for free and they did a bloody good job aswell. I'm so thankfull for our NHS service.

Having watched a few episodes of this show for the first time, I can't help but think it's one of the most aggressive and vile shows I've ever seen. Everyone just attacks, interrupts and yells at each other with no attempt to actually solve problems. No wonder politics in this country is fucked. The only admirable person here was the journalist (Camila, I think her name was).

Just love these debates. Love it.

35:30 Most important question... just skipped over.

why was Russell even on the panel?

Nigel farage: "Australia is an amazing democracy with high voter turnout" ..yh...because it's legally mandated...

I am not even British, but I really really enjoyed this debate. Thank you very much for posting this. Minute 35:15 and the Question asked by the lady and was not given any answers is one of the most important question that plagues not only the british nation but the whole world. Instead of focusing on side issues, why do we not all focus on why the rich do not pay taxes. If we really do not tackle this issue, the super rich will get richer, the poor will get poorer. The control will be in hands of the greedy few and George Orwell's 1984 will take full effect.

I literally just watch this to know how to be more persuasive when argueing !

Oh my god, british politics are amazing. Lol

Watching this 10 year on , how right nigel Farage was

2023 and nothing has changed

8:50 "excuse the sexist language love, I'm working on it". - Russell Brand

The woman in the purple is worse than Farage...now, that's bad

We need Question Time in the United States.

The politicians always say the "Understand" but they still don't do anything about it.

This didnt age well for Russell. He sounds more like Nigel now

I Dont vote for UKIP, but Nigel was the only one who either answered the questions and did it clearly whilst the rest either spent far to long explaining themselves or didn't answer the question at all and decided to attack nigel instead of answering the question

Brand is a smart dude. He knows. He has been to that side. Listen to this guy.

I plan to ask the following questions on other videos and I'll ask them here. You can answer in however many words you want. First of all: What system would you like to see set up to replace the current political system we have now? My second question is: What source of information, (e.g. a specific website, magazine or newspaper) do you consider to be the most reliable for statistics related to politics and society in general? I'm not asking to try and make any kind of point. I'm just interested in hearing what people have to say.

Farage studied at a public school, Dulwich College, and then went straight into the City of London as a banker/trader working for the wealthy investors. He has been surrounded by millionaires like Paul Sykes and Stuart Wheeler, who are also funding the UKIP, and by aristocratic hereditary peers (i.e. the establishment of the establishment) like William Legge and Willoughby de Broke, who are members of the UKIP. Farage is married to a German, Kirsten Mehr, who worked as a government bond broker. His great-grandfather, Carl Schrod, himself, was born to German immigrants, who changed his name during the WWI due to the anti-European sentiment in the UK at the time. These fundamentally ironic facts are ignored by UKIP supporters, believing that Farage represents the common public against the establishment. In reality, he is just another political opportunist selling an easy bandwagon through a deceptive language to uninformed frustrated people.

Forgive me, which one's the comedian again?

I disagree with Nigel Farage on a number of issues, but I have to say he has made more sense than the others on this and actually answered the questions whereas the others either made it personal or completely avoided the questions.

Who's watching this after Mary Creagh lost her seat :)

The only difference between left and right is whichcentral bank is controlling them.

I'm Australian... there is high voter turn out because you get a massive fine if you don't vote.

24 mins - passion in politics I haven't seen in years - it's refreshing! Russell Brand is right in my opinion - it's easier to point a finger at the newest immigrant than the bankers and politicians that need to be accountable for letting down the masses - in my opinion!

bloody hell, it sure kicked off about 24 minutes in, lol

Anyone know the name of the documentary advertised at the end?

Felt bad for Russle. He means well and loves the people but he really doesn't know how to solve the problems with out keeping everyone happy.

Looks like Russel Brand is a poind shop Jimmy Savile.

Lovely discussions

50 seconds in, and I can't help thinking that this sounds like a Monty Python sketch.

Yet again Russel Brand using emotive commentary than hard facts about reality and the real causes, what he lists are so vague that he might as well not even bring those points up.

This is my first time viewing this show, I'm not even from the UK and I've been finding this show pretty interesting. Are there any shows like this engaging with the public like this in Canada/US?

stunning video quality would be interesting wich codec and adjustments were used.

How can the english people support Farage? You got so much eduction and smart people, yet this is the best you got?

I'm an American spectator here, and a lefty at that. My perception of the British left is not very high though in this debate. There is a lot of jabs and cries of racism, when it seems like everyone else is just talking about limits and background checks on immigration. Having a country's population increase by a 6th in 10 years is a big deal, we could easily absorb those 11 million people here in the US, but those figures do seem serious to me, and these lefties seem to not want to have a serious discussion about it. I'm not seeing the racism here, and it reeks of evasion.

Nigel farage is very hypocritical Russell brand makes a lot of sense

Amazing how Politicians can agree when the people criticise all politics not based on party positions.

why is a journalist interrupting them she should run lol

Urgh, that crazy old bat at 25:00 made my skin crawl... horrid woman.

The girl at 5:30 ... "Yeah I'm a sheep and you can clearly see and hear my general lack of understanding about whats going on around me, the lack of knowledge of history and politcs in general, my weak education... BUT I THINK that we are going in the right direction! And I'm glad that politics is still petty because my brain wasn't equipped to handle change!" zzzZZZZZ.....

And yet the media has not changed

A) Very interesting discussion, I hope more people in the UK will watch this. B) As an outsider, I cant help but wonder and ask, what if (and how would this be made possible?) that there would be a rise in demand for a new party that could be spearheaded by Russell Brand consisting of a band of the best, brightest and educated people to support him to create, force and enforce (for the people practical) changes? I.e. He provides said band with the list of changes and how he "potentially" sees this to come to fruition which would be backed up by actual facts and suggestions made by the professionals. (per issue have a group of professionals provide said solution) As has been stated by other commentators it is easy to "throw out catch phrases that people want to hear" but to have this be backed up by educated people (without any other secondary agenda's) providing facts and actual solutions problem for problem would make a huge difference. P.s. for the record, with regards to Russell Brand, I sincerely dislike all of his movies and stand-up's but I tend to usually agree with his ideologies, however easy it is to produce, if as said in this discussion he would actually stand up for said ideologies as i asked / theorized above it could make major changes and perhaps have a huge influence on other countries in and outside of the EU.

You know what I got to say about immigration? I've never been to an English pub without curry on the menu..

Was a bit confused when russel said he wouldnt stand as an mp in case ended up like the rest of them. How can you preach knowing that if he had power then he could be corrupt? It doesnt matter if your far left or far right. People are people and give some people power and thry will only look after their own.

The rich and corporations avoiding taxation was raised a number of times but each time is was stepped over.

People shouldn't boo each other when someone else has another perspective. People doesn't listen to each other, they are only waiting for there turn to speak, and when it's there turn, they suddenly demands everyone to listen to them.... like a sandbox with children....

Russell Brand called his book "Revolution" It should really have been called "Give into the two party system and vote Labour"

Penny is an absolute waffler😂

If it weren't for the British accents. I would think this was in the US. This debate, especially on immigration sounds no different from the US politics. We need a show in the states like this one.

Thanks to Russell I find it interesting to see and listen how it is in U.K. Can say that the situation in my country Croatian is so the same with corrupt and not even polite politicians. Would be happy that we had someone like Russell. Lots of love from Croatia.

When the so called elected leaders are asking a comedian for advice, then you know you are in trouble.. *God help us all*

I like Nigels point on Grammar schools :)

Well done, Nigel. At last, a politician who hasn't been grown in an EU greenhouse for politically correct vegetables.

That man who decided to have a go at Russell Brand had no points at all. Just decided to start shouting.

i respect uk immirgration, policy obviously its ur country and you make the rules. i came to study in scotland was the best student award, uni medal at graduation. got promotion while working in the next 2 yeARS. was working in one of the best gold resorts in il earling 22k a year. was looking a good future, the company wanted to extend my visa got screwed when david cameroon changed non eu visa rules more tough than ever. The only thing is david cameroon should have told us while we applying student visa that i was make it impossible for you regardless of talent, hard work coz i would have studied somewhere else not where i felt like s burden.

Well done Nigel Farage. His points are always clear, concise, and meaningful.

LOL! Didn't expect a BBC politics talkshow tu turn into Jeremy Kyle.

It did make me laugh that my husband mistook Russell Brand for Conchita Wurst...

Nigel Farage seems to be the only one of them with anything even resembling a working knowledge of economics.

Seen this program as a foreigner, I must say 2 things: 1) The journalist seemed to be so proud of the "city" in London. Guess what, the "city"-like behaviour is what brought up the 2008 financial crisis due to lack of regulation, which the UK still fights against the EU. The "city" is part of the evil-axis. 2) If London bankers didnt steal other EU contries with SWAP contacts, maybe economies like Portugal and Greece would not be so bad and less people would have to leave their contries. (www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/exclusive-blinded-by-science-the-goldman-deal-that-went-off-the-rails-9613719.html) This self-centered vision of Birtain is part of its own demise.

Why does that Jack Sparrow lookalike talk like a 15 year old black kid from Peckham? Lol!

Is this the UK version of Jerry Springer?

Russell Brands KZfaq profile pic of himself in the image of Che Guevara says it all really.

There's video on youtube of Russell Brand putting his hand up a 5 year old girl's skirt!!! It's gross. KZfaq search: "Russel Brand Picks Up A Young Boy At A Children's Hospital" and it's about 2 minutes in.

Well Mary Creagh was my towns MP who went against the wishes of the town is now gone .

around 7 minutes in they discussed voting and how to get more people to vote. if i was a lawmaker, i would make voting compulsory for everyone who is eligible to vote. but most importantly, i would add a "none of the above" opition to all ballots. if enough people (say 35-40%) chose this option compared to the candidates, new candidates would have to be chosen rather than deals within the parties being made.

I'm voting UKIP!

I hope i dont sound like a bigot but farge is talking about immigration policy, he is not against immigrants, he actually talking about immigration policy and how the EU legislates it,, great isn't it, you try to talk about a serious issue like immigration and you get called a racist like the woman shouting racist at the back of the room, why can it not be talked about without people getting all the wrong idea like this?

Awwww, nice to see Timmy Mallet looking well!

Brand doesn't even answer the overpopulation question, but just lays ad hominems, one after the other against Farrage. And kudos to that man who with the can who defended Nigel