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Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

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

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Lenny Henry interview

The actor's new drama series was inspired by the Windrush scandal.

James Rampton, i Newspaper, 15th February 2019

Lenny 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 2019

Lenny 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 2018

Clive 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 2018

Lenny 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 2018

Comic 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 2018

Lenny 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 2018

Sir 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 2018

Sir 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

The Lenny Henry Birthday Show, review

A 60th birthday bash I was delighted to be invited to.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd August 2018

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