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Anansi Boys. Image shows from L to R: Charlie (Jacob Anderson), Mr Nancy (Lenny Henry), Spider (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett). Copyright: BBC
Anansi Boys

Anansi Boys

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2017
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

A Radio 4 adaptation of a Neil Gaiman novel, starring Lenny Henry. Also features Jacob Anderson, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Joseph Marcell, Cecilia Noble, Angela Wynter and more.

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Press clippings

Comedy.co.uk Awards 2017 shortlist

The shortlisted TV and radio shows for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2017 have been announced. 60 programmes are in the running for the Comedy Of The Year title.

British Comedy Guide, 15th January 2018

Lenny Henry charms in Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys: review

Around 20 years ago, the comedian-turned-actor complained to Gaiman that there weren't enough horror movies with black leads; Anansi Boys was Gaiman's attempt to write one, though his idea for a film script instead became a novel, and the horror came laced with comedy.

Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 26th December 2017

Lenny Henry interview

With Anansi Boys coming to BBC Radio 4, we chatted to Sir Lenny Henry about Neil Gaiman, film, comics and a potential Neverwhere revival...

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 20th December 2017

Lenny Henry to star in Radio 4's Anansi Boys

Lenny Henry is to star in Anansi Boys, a new Radio 4 series based on Neil Gaiman's book.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2017

BBC Radio's Christmas 2017 highlights

BBC Radio has announced its festive comedy offerings for 2017. Radio 4 will celebrate 50 years of Just A Minute, whilst other specials include comedy drama Anansi Boys, 15 Minute Musical, Dead Ringers and Count Arthur Strong.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2017

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