In December 2007, Brand executed for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as an act in the 2007 Royal Variety Performance. Brand done stand-up at the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year closing in 2000. Although he completed fourth, his efficiency captivated the focus of Bound and Gagged Comedy Ltd agent Nigel Klarfeld. Brand X with Russell Brand, a late-evening discuss exhibit on Fx that acquired lukewarm evaluations and middling ratings.