Whilst I do not condone the behaviour of either Russell Brand or Jonathon Ross in this instance I do feel that it was the duty of the programme editors and producers to stop the offending parts being broadcast. I can't help but feel they were hoping that the resulting publicity would bump up ratings. As far as I understand if the Daily Mail hadn't raked through the muck then the whole incident would have slipped into oblivion and the Sachs family be spared further upset.
I have been a fan of both these men for some time and will regret the loss of them on screen. I have never been offended by any of their shows (although obviously not family viewing). They overstepped the mark this time but if the show had been cut and a personal apology made to Andrew Sachs none of this circus would have ensued and we could have continued to enjoy our Friday night viewing!