Noel Gallagher voices his opinion on BBC scandal

• 30th Oct 2008

Everyone's got an opinion, even Gordon Brown it inexplicably seems, and now Noel Gallagher has thrown in his two cents.

Gallagher has told BBC Radio Ulster's 'Across The Line' show he is outraged by the response to the BBC scandal.

Russell Brand has given his resignation due to the attention that has been given to the show, while Jonathon Ross has been suspended.

“I spoke to Russell, he told me he was going to fall on his sword. Personally, I'm outraged that, yet again, the joyless fuckers who write the columns in the Daily Mail, The Telegraph or The Observer have dictated the tone and are telling people how to behave,” Gallagher told the show.

“I've seen the Daily Mail, they said that Russell should be arrested and charged. Arrested for what? For taking the piss? It's so typical of the English in general. 10,000 people get outraged, but only days after it has happened.”

Gallagher added: “At worst it was a juvenile prank that wasn't unfunny but it's hardly offensive. I feel bad for Russ, 'cause he really loved doing the show. I loved being on it as well.”

The interview with Gallagher will be broadcast Across The Line's Monday evening.