Russell Brand told Jimmy Savile he would arrange for his female assistant to meet him naked during a 2007 BBC Radio 2 conversation between the two men.
Brand, who had offered to bring the “very attractive” assistant to meet Savile, made the remarks during a segment broadcast on May 26 that year.
In the recording, Brand says: “It would be nice to meet you one day Mr Jimmy Savile.”
Savile replies: “Well if you’ve got a sister, you could meet me by bringing her along…I don’t usually meet fellas but if you’ve a sister that’s OK.”
Brand then says: “I haven’t got any sisters…I’ve got a personal assistant called Marsha and part of her job description is anyone I demand she greets, meets, massages, she has to do it, she’s very attractive Jimmy.”
Savile responds: “Well, that’s a good start. You could send her along to do some research.”
When Brand asks, “Would you like her to wear anything in particular?”, Savile replies: “I’d actually prefer her to wear nothing.”
Brand then confirms: “So you want Marsha, my assistant, to meet you naked. OK well that’s not going to be a problem…nothing wrong with that.”
The recording has emerged after Brand was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during his showbusiness career. He is due to return to Southwark Crown Court for sentencing.
The Metropolitan Police has said investigations remain ongoing into two allegations of rape made against Brand. Sir Mark Rowley, the force’s chief, said he would not be surprised if more alleged victims came forward.
Brand is being held at HMP Wandsworth, where he spent his first night in the Care and Separation Unit after arriving by prison van. The unit is used for segregation and solitary confinement, with prisoners spending most of the day locked in their cells.
