Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry's radio dream still distant

In this opinion piece, BBC producer Colin Grant writes that a change of BBC gate-keepers may be needed before we hear black voices on Radio 4 every day of the year, as comedian and actor Lenny Henry wishes.

Lenny Henry: is media industry sufficiently diverse?

Comedian Lenny Henry has led the campaign for greater diversity in the media this year, and so grabbed the opportunity to speak to Culture Secretary Sajid Javid on the issue.

Radio Times review

In a year when a celeb seemed to pop off every week, some losses were keener than others. Rik Mayall was 56 when he died suddenly in June: nowhere near retirement, as evidenced by his TV comeback last year in Man Down. That show's bereft creator, Greg Davies, contributes to this documentary, as do Michael Palin, Lenny Henry, Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle, Tim McInnerny and Ruby Wax.

The rare footage here should illustrate how Mayall justified the over-used phrase "force of nature". He was like a child eternally refusing to grow up. That's why it was so shocking when he turned out not to be unstoppable after all.

Lenny Henry to guest edit Radio 4's Today

Comedian Lenny Henry and former Everything But The Girl singer Tracey Thorn are to guest edit BBC Radio 4's Today over the festive period.

Who else can do what Lee Evans does?

The expressive, elastic, inimitable comedian is retiring. I wish he'd consider a Lenny Henry-style reinvention instead.

Review: Rudy's Rare Records, Birmingham Rep

Starring Lenny Henry, this is a funny, humane play that celebrates the diversity of Britain.

Photos: Rudy's Rare Records first night

Director Paulette Randall and the cast of Rudy's Rare Records led by Lenny Henry were out in force at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night.

Rudy's Rare Records review

The term 'community theatre' is often the kiss of death for many ostensibly noble productions. It smacks of political correctness and limited horizons. But for Danny Robins and Lenny Henry's glorious radio comedy set in a dusty Handsworth record store, it is the kiss of life.

Rudy's Rare Records review

Lenny Henry's reggae romp has the audience roaring.

Video: Lenny Henry play gets Birmingham premiere

Rudy's Rare Records, a play written by comedian Lenny Henry, which was inspired by a Birmingham record shop, has been premiered in the city.