BBC Audio Drama Awards 2015. Lenny Henry. Copyright: BBC
Lenny Henry: Rogue's Gallery

Lenny Henry: Rogue's Gallery

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2016 - 2017
  • 9 episodes (2 series)

Comic monologues with a twist in the tale, written and performed by Lenny Henry.

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The Rogue's Gallery At Christmas - Kobbolovski's Little Helper

This warming winter tale sees Lenny playing a migrant of restricted height, who battles his way to the UK and finds himself in a strange old people's home in Kent, where the secrets of Christmas are gradually revealed.

Further details

Lenny Henry plays a Kenyan of restricted height, called A'dele, who is compelled by a voice to migrate to Kent, where he finds work as a healthcare assistant at an old people's home. He is happy there. He is able to work with other people of restricted height, and is surrounded by plenty of great facilities, including a well resourced workshop. But soon the seasons change, the cold bites and his routine is upset by the arrival of an old, skinny man who A'dele must make every effort to look after...

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 28th December 2016
Time
6:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 12th December 2018 11:15pm Radio 4
Monday 25th December 2023 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Lenny Henry Various
Writing team
Lenny Henry Writer
Production team
Sam Michell Producer

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