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Producer accused of laughing during Russell Brand assault told to step back from BBC shows

The Independent ·First reported
The IndependentProducer accused of laughing during Russell Brand assault told to step back from BBC shows
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Jack Bayles, head of comedy at independent TV production company Various Artists Limited, says he does not remember the alleged incident

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