Comedian Lenny Henry detailed how he used humour as his 'sword and shield' against the racist bullies in his childhood. The ...

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 will be honored at the Edinburgh TV Festival's TV Awards this August, where the BBC leads with 25 nominations.

Ambika Mod, Sir Lenny Henry and more added to the bill - More top cultural talents have been announced for the inaugural event in September ...

Countdown star Rachel Riley has said she’d rather swim with great white sharks than be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing ...

Join Ade Adepitan, Helen George, Sir Lenny Henry, Ross Noble, Dougie Poynter, Lucy Punch, and Rachel Riley as they prepare for a dive of a lifetime.

Past recipients include comedian, actor and writer Sir Lenny Henry and Lady Mary Peters, who won an Olympic gold medal in the athletics pentathlon in 1972, as well as Sir Chris Hoy and his wife ...