Resurfaced video shows Russell Brand and David Walliams joking together

An old clip of Russell Brand and David Walliams joking on television has resurfaced amid legal proceedings.

An old television clip has resurfaced showing British comedians Russell Brand and David Walliams joking about pretending to be gay as a smokescreen. The exchange from their long friendship reappeared shortly after Brand was sentenced for sexual offences against four women.

• The friendshipBoth comedians spent decades working together on stage and television projects.
• The timingThe archival footage emerged following serious legal judgments against Russell Brand.