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Radio Derby,7 mins

Women in comedy: “I don’t feel particularly safe”

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Comedian Russell Brand is facing accusations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse, following a joint investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches programme, The Times and The Sunday Times newspaper. In a statement released on his YouTube account, the comedian says he is the subject of “a coordinated attack” involving “very serious allegations that I absolutely refute”. Lizzy Lenco is a female comedian from Derby who was approached by Channel 4 to contribute towards the investigation. She’s been speaking to 鶹 Radio Derby’s Sally Pepper. You can find information and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call for free, at any time, to hear recorded information on 08000 155 998.

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