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Russell Brand on the Road

Russell Brand sets out across America's vast heartland in homage to one of his literary heroes, Jack Kerouac and his classic novel, On The Road, which turned 50 in 2007.

Russell Brand sets out across America's vast heartland in homage to one of his literary heroes, Jack Kerouac and his classic novel, On The Road, which has inspired countless hipsters and restless souls to hit the road. Russell read the book when he was 19 and was excited by the sense of magic and possibility it conjured up. Travelling with his friend Matt Morgan, he sets off on a coast-to-coast adventure that becomes a journey of self-discovery.

59 minutes

Last on

Wed 16 Nov 201123:00
BBC Four

Credits

PresenterRussell Brand
ParticipantMatthew Morgan
DirectorIain Scollay
ProducerIain Scollay
Executive ProducerAndrea Miller

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Dec 200721:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 13 Dec 200723:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 14 Dec 200702:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 15 Dec 200700:25
    BBC Four
  • Sun 14 Sep 200823:25
    BBC Two Wales & Wales (Analogue) only
  • Sun 28 Sep 200822:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland, Scotland, England & Northern Ireland (Analogue) only
  • Thu 8 Jul 201000:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 16 Nov 201123:00
    BBC Four