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Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

  • 66 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Lenny Henry's The Boy With Wings to be adapted for the stage in Polka Theatre season

Polka Theatre is set to present the world premiere stage adaptation of Lenny Henry's best-selling children's book The Boy With Wings.

Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 18th September 2024

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 2024

Lenny 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 2024

Lenny 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 2024

Comic 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 2024

Comic Relief review

Lenny Henry hangs up his red nose and deserves every tribute.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 15th March 2024

Lenny 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 2024

Lenny 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 2024

Red 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 2024

Lenny 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 2024

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