I didn't hear the offending programme at all and I've not listened to any part of any repeat broadcasts. I will admit now to being a 'Wossy' fan, I watch his Friday night show if I am home, and although I do not like offensive language which is sometimes evident, I do find his actual show entertaining, depending on the guests. I also find his Saturday radio show entertaining and sometimes very informative. I think he is an excellent film buff too. I have not listened to Russell Brand at all, but I realise that his 'humour' is risqué and no secret is made of that. As with Jonathan Ross people have the choice of whether they watch or listen to them or not.
I do not condone offensive behaviour, and I do not enjoy foul language in any form. Humour is a very emotive subject and appeals to people in different ways; this is evident even on the forum where I was offended recently by, in my opinion, some 'barrack room jokes' on the other hand, some people found the jokes funny.
The programme in question was pre-recorded and there are 'safety devices' in place at the BBC whereby anything that is regarded as OTT, which, I agree , (from what I have read and heard since about) was the case in this instance, the programme can be immediately edited and in some cases taken off air. IMHO the BBC failed in its duty as a public broadcaster, that is not to say that Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand didn't fail in there duty to serve the public, they made a huge judgement of error.
I agree that both presenters should be disciplined, I would not however call for their heads. There may even be repercussions via OFCOM. I have heard a lot of hypocrisy since this story broke, with a lot of people jumping on a bandwagon. not least Kelvin MacKenzie, the ex-editor of the Sun, whom as far as I am concerned is one of the most disagreeable, foul mouthed people ever to appear on television.
I know I am definitely in the minority on this one.
PS... I didn't agree with Angus Deaton being sacked either.