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Sir Lenny Henry calls on ‘allies’ to help tackle racial inequality as he declares diversity ‘under real threat’
On Friday (16 May), the British-Jamaican comedian and actor addressed a panel at the university’s Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, telling the audience that diversity is “under real ...
WhatsOnStage1mon
Lenny Henry’s The Boy With Wings announces cast and creative team
The cast and creative team for the stage adaptation of Lenny Henry’s The Boy With Wings has been revealed. A co-production between Birmingham Rep and Polka Theatre, the best-selling children’s book ...
The Mirror2mon
Lenny Henry returns to Comic Relief to share desperate plea with British public
Comic Relief co-founder Sir Lenny Henry reflected on the charity’s 40th anniversary during Friday night’s Red Nose Day. “I can’t believe Comic Relief is turning the big 4-0. In some ways ...
The Mirror2mon
Lenny Henry's real name, truth behind Dawn French split and life since Comic Relief
Lenny Henry is a beloved British comedian, but there’s more to him than just his jokes. At 66, Henry’s journey to stardom began in the comedy clubs of Blackpool, performing alongside the likes ...
Daily Express2mon
Lenny Henry's sad reason for quitting Comic Relief after 39 years
Sir Lenny Henry is as synonymous with Comic Relief as red noses and Pudsey Bear, however, in 2024 the comedian revealed it would be his final show after an incredible 39 years fronting the fundraiser.
London Evening Standard2mon
Sir Lenny Henry looks back at 40 years of Comic Relief during Red Nose Day
Comic Relief co-founder Sir Lenny Henry reflected on the charity’s 40th anniversary during Friday night’s Red Nose Day. “I can’t believe Comic Relief is turning the big 4-0. In some ways ...
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Sir Lenny Henry joins World Book Day Reading for Smiles Festival in Birmingham
Sir Lenny Henry is set to bring his enthusiasm about books and learning to the stage of a Birmingham arts centre as he headlines a ground-breaking new initiative on World Book Day. The comedian ...
Daily Mail4mon
Sir Lenny Henry set for surprise return to the comedy circuit after 15-year stand-up hiatus: 'There are plans in motion'
He hinted that his new material could include a mix of classic and fresh content and teased that some of his iconic characters from The Lenny Henry Show, such as Theophilus P. Wildebeeste and ...
The Mirror4mon
Sir Lenny Henry is planning comedy comeback - and he isn’t worried about being cancelled
Sir Lenny Henry is making a comedy comeback and he isn’t worried about being cancelled for any of his jokes because “people can say anything they like as long as they edit”. The 66-year-old ...
HELLO! Magazine5mon
Lenny Henry addresses his Strictly Come Dancing future
Sir Lenny Henry has set the record straight on whether fans will ever see him compete in Strictly Come Dancing. The comedy legend admits it's highly unlikely, despite being approached to join the ...
Crime5mon
Lenny Henry sets record straight on why he keeps rejecting Strictly Come Dancing offer
Lenny Henry has revealed he turned down repeated invitations from BBC bosses to strut his stuff on Strictly Come Dancing for one important reason. Ahead of his role in Netflix's forthcoming ...
Daily Express5mon
Lenny Henry reveals why he refuses Strictly Come Dancing despite repeated BBC offers
Lenny Henry has candidly confessed that he's turned ... Speaking more about his filming experience, he continued: "But every wedding, funeral and birthday, people get up and do the Candy Dance ...