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Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

  • 65 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings Page 26

Lenny Henry to be given freedom of Dudley

Dudley councillors recognised Lenny Henry's charity work and said he was "undoubtedly deserving of the honour".

Paul Cockerton, The Mirror, 26th February 2013

Lenny Henry remembers the first Red Nose Day in 1988

The comedian recalls presenting the final sketch of the first ever Red Nose Day with Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan Ross.

Ellie Pithers, The Telegraph, 31st January 2013

Dawn French tells how boyfriend Mark Bignell wooed her

After her shock split from Lenny Henry, Dawn French admitted she struggled in the world of dating. However, it was only when her now-boyfriend, charity executive Mark Bignell played her a Cocteau Twins song, she knew she'd found her man.

Emily Sheridan, Daily Mail, 23rd December 2012

Radio 4 Extra - Comedy controller: Alexei Sayle

One of the great moments when Alexei Sayle interviews Lenny Henry on Radio 4's Chain Reaction is when Lenny tells him how nervous he was about first meeting him in 1981.

Peter McHugh, BBC Blogs, 16th October 2012

Video: Lenny Henry on his Pop Life

Lenny Henry tells us about how his love of music is the inspiration for his new stand-up tour.

Lenny says he has an electic taste in music and tells us about how he is learning the piano and playing it live on stage as part of the tour!

Lenny Henry's UK tour 'Pop Life' is on now.

Charlie Stayt and Susanna Reid, BBC Breakfast, 10th October 2012

Happy Birthday, Chef, a.k.a. Lenny Henry

Here's wishing a coveted third Michelin star to Le Chateau Anglais and Chef Gareth Blackstock for his alter ego, Lenny Henry's 54th birthday today.

Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 29th August 2012

Lenny Henry on his new cartoon role

Comedian Lenny Henry is looking a bit animated - after being turned into a cartoon.

The Sun, 21st August 2012

Frank Carson fans line streets of Belfast for funeral

Late comic described as 'prime minister of fun' during service attended by Lenny Henry and Dennis Taylor among others.

Henry McDonald, The Guardian, 3rd March 2012

Lenny Henry goes public with new love Lisa

Lenny Henry and his girlfriend, producer Lisa Makin, are ready to take a more public approach to their relationship. The actor stepped out with his new love - who bears more than a passing resemblance to his ex-wife Dawn French.

Daily Mail, 16th February 2012

Lenny Henry to explore Shakespeare in ITV1 documentary

Lenny Henry is to front a documentary for ITV in which he explores his relationship with Shakespeare.

Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 19th January 2012

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