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| Ofcom to launch BBC Brand inquiry | Ofcom to launch BBC Brand inquiry |
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| Ofcom says it is going to launch an investigation into Russell Brand's telephone prank to actor Andrew Sachs during his Radio 2 show. | Ofcom says it is going to launch an investigation into Russell Brand's telephone prank to actor Andrew Sachs during his Radio 2 show. |
| The Fawlty Towers star was called four times by Brand and guest Jonathan Ross on a pre-recorded show on 18 October. | The Fawlty Towers star was called four times by Brand and guest Jonathan Ross on a pre-recorded show on 18 October. |
| Ofcom said all BBC broadcasters must adhere to its broadcasting code, which sets standards for the content of TV and radio programmes. | |
| The BBC apologised to Mr Sachs on Monday for the "unacceptable" calls. | The BBC apologised to Mr Sachs on Monday for the "unacceptable" calls. |
| The actor's agent said Sachs was "very upset" after Brand and Ross left lewd messages about the actor's granddaughter on his voicemail. | |
| Brand himself apologised for the offence on his latest show. | |
| A Radio 2 spokeswoman said on Monday the BBC was "reviewing how this came about" and apologised to listeners for any offence caused. |