Press clippings
Wallace & Gromit return with Vengeance Most Fowl
The BBC has confirmed that the new Wallace & Gromit special, the first in 16 years, will be titled Vengeance Most Fowl. It will see the return of iconic supervillain penguin Feathers McGraw.
British Comedy Guide, 6th June 2024Lenny Henry at Hay Festival: From overcoming bullies with comedy to becoming a children's author
Lenny Henry has thanked the two teachers who inspired him to become a celebrated children's author and said it was never too late to get an education.
Katie Timms, Cornwall Live, 25th May 2024Lenny Henry's final appearance in legendary Comic Relief run cements his National Treasure status
For almost 40 years, Sir Lenny Henry has been the face, and beating heart, of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day appeals. As he signs off for the final time, Kevin E G Perry pays tribute to a comedian who kept us laughing while helping to raise a staggering amount of money for good causes.
Kevin E G Perry, The Independent, 16th March 2024Comic Relief: Sir Lenny Henry 'emotional' ahead of final appearance as host
Sir Lenny Henry says preparing to present his final Comic Relief is "very emotional", and he's "incredibly proud" of what its fundraising has achieved.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 15th March 2024Comic Relief review
Lenny Henry hangs up his red nose and deserves every tribute.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 15th March 2024Lenny Henry was my childhood hero. Comic Relief without him is unthinkable
The star is about to take his final bow - and in our age of bland BBC identikit presenters, he is going to be impossible to replace.
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 13th March 2024Lenny Henry: 'Comic Relief is not white or black saviour syndrome'
The performer has defended the charity's legacy as he prepares to step down from hosting its Red Nose Day centrepiece after almost four decades.
Alex Farber, The Times, 5th March 2024Red Nose Day 2024 to include Alan Partridge and The Traitors
Details of this year's Comic Relief telethon have been revealed, including a headline sketch spoofing The Traitors and the return of Alan Partridge to BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 28th February 2024Lenny Henry set to end eight-year spell as campaigning university chancellor
Sir Lenny Henry is to step down as chancellor of Birmingham City University after eight years.
James Vukmirovic, The Express and Star, 20th February 2024Can Comic Relief survive without Lenny Henry?
Comedy's most famous red nose is about to fade to grey.
Ed Power, i Newspaper, 31st January 2024