Will Russell offer Relief?

Russell Brand hasn't recovered from the whole "Sachsgate" affair, after which he said he was "done" with the BBC. So much so that the corporation is having trouble tempting him back for even a guest appearance on Comic Relief, according to the Times. Brand hosted the 2007 telecast, which raised a record £40m, but a source told the paper: "There's a debate over whether Russell should appear on Comic Relief but the Sachsgate wounds are still sore." However, Brand's partner in crime, Jonathan Ross, is managing it, reporting to "Sirallun" for a Comic Relief Apprentice special. If Pink Floyd could get over the pride thing enough to reunite for Live8, couldn't Brand sort it out with the BBC in the name of chariddy?