Press clippings Page 12
Lenny Henry on his Windrush series
A new BBC drama follows generation Windrush, from first arrival to the scandal of deportation. Executive producer and star Sir Lenny Henry explains why their story needed to be told.
Lenny Henry, The Guardian, 16th February 2019Lenny Henry interview
The actor's new drama series was inspired by the Windrush scandal.
James Rampton, i Newspaper, 15th February 2019Lenny Henry claims black people no longer watch the BBC
Lenny, who co-founded Comic Relief with the Beeb in 1985, blasted bosses for failing on diversity.
Hannah Hope, The Sun, 7th February 2019Lenny Henry: where are all the black Georgians on TV?
Actor predicts 'moment of change' at launch of Long Song TV adaptation.
Sarah Hughes, The Guardian, 15th December 2018Clive Anderson on Whose Line
Griff Rhys Jones ate John Sessions' socks, Josie Lawrence hit the high notes and Colin Mochrie's Salmon Man went low. Ahead of three live Albert Hall specials, the presenter-cum-drummer looks back.
Clive Anderson, The Guardian, 13th December 2018Lenny Henry: Schools should teach UK's role in slavery
The comedy actor plays a slave in The Long Song, a new BBC1 drama set on a sugar plantation during the final days of slavery in 19th century.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 12th December 2018Comic Relief announces all-star Wembley Arena gig
Stars including Jimmy Carr, Lenny Henry, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate will appear at Comic Relief: Spectacular, a fundraising gig for the charity due to take place at London's SSE Arena Wembley on Thursday 28th February 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2018Lenny Henry calls for TV and film tax breaks
Sir Lenny Henry will deliver a letter to 10 Downing Street in an attempt to increase the number of women, BAME and disabled people working in film and TV.
BBC, 6th November 2018Sir Lenny Henry to play Richard Pryor in one-man play
Sir Lenny Henry is to play US comedian Richard Pryor in a one-man play he has written himself.
BBC, 3rd October 2018Sir Lenny Henry at 60: A career in pictures
British comedian, actor and television presenter Sir Lenny Henry turns 60 on Wednesday 29 August. To mark the occasion, we're taking a look back over his career and life in pictures.
BBC, 29th August 2018