Press clippings Page 17
Lenny Henry on his music career
The comedian turned singer Lenny Henry on police racism, finding humour in the blues and what he learned from his hero, Prince.
Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 5th May 2016Sir Lenny Henry: Comedian, campaigner... blues singer?
Sir Lenny Henry recently turned his talents to singing the blues - arguably a surprising move for a comedian. But, as he tells the BBC, there's more to the blues than singing about being miserable.
Steven McIntosh, BBC News, 2nd May 2016Lenny Henry makes viewers squirm as he sings the blues
Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry has turned his hand to singing - and the Twitterati don't seem impressed.
Simon Keegan, The Mirror, 1st May 2016Lenny Henry to receive special Bafta honour
Sir Lenny Henry is to receive a special Bafta at this year's TV awards ceremony in May.
BBC News, 27th April 2016Lenny Henry: issue with monocultural theatre audiences
Lenny Henry has criticised the "monoculture" nature of theatre audiences and has called on the sector to do more to address the diversity of theatregoers.
Georgia Snow, The Stage, 21st April 2016Catastrophe and Chewing Gum both win multiple RTS Awards
Channel 4 sitcom Catastrophe, and Chewing Gum creator Michaela Coel, both won in two categories at the Royal Television Society awards.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd March 2016Young people don't own comedy - and nor should they
How dull would our lives be if we, in effect, introduce a mandatory retirement age for wisecracks?
The Independent, 19th March 2016Lenny Henry joins board of National Theatre
The National Theatre have announced that Sir Lenny Henry will become a member of the theatre's board.
Daisy Bowie-Sell, What's On Stage, 3rd February 2016Lenny Henry repeats call for funding to boost diversity
BBC director general Tony Hall also tells Channel 4 conference that there is 'loads' to do to boost representation of minorities on British television.
The Guardian, 19th January 2016Outrage as ITV mixes Ainsley Harriot with Lenny Henry
Viewers have expressed outrage after ITV cut to footage of Ainsley Harriott during Lenny Henry's knighthood interview.
Charlotte Wareing, The Mirror, 4th December 2015