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Lenny Henry's final appearance in legendary Comic Relief run cements his National Treasure status
For almost 40 years, Sir Lenny Henry has been the face, and beating heart, of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day appeals. As he signs off for the final time, Kevin E G Perry pays tribute to a comedian who kept us laughing while helping to raise a staggering amount of money for good causes.
Kevin E G Perry, The Independent, 16th March 2024Comic Relief: Sir Lenny Henry 'emotional' ahead of final appearance as host
Sir Lenny Henry says preparing to present his final Comic Relief is "very emotional", and he's "incredibly proud" of what its fundraising has achieved.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 15th March 2024Comic Relief review
Lenny Henry hangs up his red nose and deserves every tribute.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 15th March 2024Lenny Henry was my childhood hero. Comic Relief without him is unthinkable
The star is about to take his final bow - and in our age of bland BBC identikit presenters, he is going to be impossible to replace.
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 13th March 2024Lenny Henry: 'Comic Relief is not white or black saviour syndrome'
The performer has defended the charity's legacy as he prepares to step down from hosting its Red Nose Day centrepiece after almost four decades.
Alex Farber, The Times, 5th March 2024Red Nose Day 2024 to include Alan Partridge and The Traitors
Details of this year's Comic Relief telethon have been revealed, including a headline sketch spoofing The Traitors and the return of Alan Partridge to BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 28th February 2024Lenny Henry set to end eight-year spell as campaigning university chancellor
Sir Lenny Henry is to step down as chancellor of Birmingham City University after eight years.
James Vukmirovic, The Express and Star, 20th February 2024Lenny Henry to host Red Nose Day for final time on Friday 15th March
Rosie Jones, Dame Joan Collins and Simon Cowell are amongst the celebrities who appear in a video sketch to announce Red Nose Day 2024 will take place on Friday 15th March. Sir Lenny Henry has announced that this will be his final time hosting the fundraising show.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2024Can Comic Relief survive without Lenny Henry?
Comedy's most famous red nose is about to fade to grey.
Ed Power, i Newspaper, 31st January 2024Lenny Henry: One Of A Kind, review
Stars line up to gush over hard-working hero.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 27th October 2023