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Sir Lenny Henry has said he needed therapy after appearing on The Black and White Minstrel Show. The comedian admitted he “didn’t realise” what he was doing when he became the first black performer to ...
Sir Lenny Henry tearfully took his final bow as the host of Comic Relief on Friday night (15 March), after fronting the annual fundraising event for the past 39 years. As one of his last hosting ...
Sir Lenny Henry called on “allies” to step up and promote racial diversity as he gave an inaugural lecture at Birmingham City University (BCU). On Friday (16 May), the British-Jamaican ...
The BBC has paid tribute to Sir Lenny Henry as he hosted his final ever Comic Relief annual Red Nose Day fundraiser. Tonight's (March 15) three-hour telethon saw Henry's co-presenters Romesh ...
The funnyman in the sharp red suit is about to bid a fond farewell to Comic Relief. Now aged 65, Sir Lenworth Henry will front its showpiece broadcast for the final time this evening. The ...
Sir Lenny Henry surprised school pupils with an exclusive reading of his latest children’s book. Tyrone’s Cool Crown is a rhyming story about a boy who loves his long hair - but his mum and ...
Sir Lenny Henry has shared his concerns about the fate of Black dramas as his show, Three Little Birds, is the latest programme to be axed after one season. However, despite drawing almost 3 ...
Sir Lenny Henry will be honored at the Edinburgh TV Festival’s TV Awards this August, where the BBC leads with 25 nominations. Henry will be celebrated with the outstanding achievement award as ...
Sir Lenny Henry has spoken about how he is "always surprised" by the lack of black people at music festivals in the UK. Speaking about Glastonbury Festival, the actor and comedian said it is ...
Sir Lenny Henry will be recognised for his campaigning for improved diversity in television with the Judges' Award at tonight's RTS Programme Awards. The accolade acknowledges outstanding ...
An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only on 25 January 2025. Alongside many arts organisations, The Bush, despite ...