British comedian, Russell Brand has landed a TV show with Comedy Central after impressing bosses with his comedic skills at last months MTV Video Music Awards. Russell will be producing an hour-long stand-up special.

“Comedy Central is the home of South Park, The Daily Show and The Sarah Silverman programme. I am thrilled to have such esteemed neighbours – particularly Sarah, whom I shall be constantly troubling for cups of sugar and milk, breast milk,” Brand said in a statement.

Comedy Central’s Elizabeth Porter added: “Russell Brand’s comedy is a perfect match for our audience. He’s a fresh new face with a rock star aura and a unique and unpredictable act that pushes the envelope of comedy.

“American audiences who have been exposed to Russell through Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the VMAs have just seen the tip of the iceberg.”