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Lenny Henry shares amazing work done through charity
The comedian and actor was a co-founder of Comic Relief back in 1985 and they had a simple vision to help create a world free from poverty.
Lenny Henry & Tom Davidson, The Mirror, 15th March 2019After much controversy, it is finally time for this year's edition of the annual fundraiser. The likes of Lenny Henry, Emma Willis and Romesh Ranganathan lead proceedings, with the usual spoofs including a Four Weddings and a Funeral reunion and a return for Bodyguard's DS David Budd. While, as ever, the money goes to worthy causes, the debate around how Comic Relief portrays relations between the UK and developing nations was long overdue - and may well have been taken into account ahead of tonight's telecast.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 15th March 2019Comic Relief Spectacular review
You cannot keep politics out of comedy, but most of the stand-ups at last night's Spectacular tried. Until Sir Lenny Henry commented on the current Stacey Dooley "white saviour" controversy.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st March 2019Lenny Henry on his Windrush series
A new BBC drama follows generation Windrush, from first arrival to the scandal of deportation. Executive producer and star Sir Lenny Henry explains why their story needed to be told.
Lenny Henry, The Guardian, 16th February 2019Lenny Henry interview
The actor's new drama series was inspired by the Windrush scandal.
James Rampton, i Newspaper, 15th February 2019Lenny Henry claims black people no longer watch the BBC
Lenny, who co-founded Comic Relief with the Beeb in 1985, blasted bosses for failing on diversity.
Hannah Hope, The Sun, 7th February 2019Lenny Henry: where are all the black Georgians on TV?
Actor predicts 'moment of change' at launch of Long Song TV adaptation.
Sarah Hughes, The Guardian, 15th December 2018Clive Anderson on Whose Line
Griff Rhys Jones ate John Sessions' socks, Josie Lawrence hit the high notes and Colin Mochrie's Salmon Man went low. Ahead of three live Albert Hall specials, the presenter-cum-drummer looks back.
Clive Anderson, The Guardian, 13th December 2018Lenny Henry: Schools should teach UK's role in slavery
The comedy actor plays a slave in The Long Song, a new BBC1 drama set on a sugar plantation during the final days of slavery in 19th century.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 12th December 2018Comic Relief announces all-star Wembley Arena gig
Stars including Jimmy Carr, Lenny Henry, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate will appear at Comic Relief: Spectacular, a fundraising gig for the charity due to take place at London's SSE Arena Wembley on Thursday 28th February 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2018