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Lenny Henry to be baton bearer in relay to Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Sir Lenny Henry has said carrying the Queen’s Baton on the final leg of its 294-day journey to the Commonwealth Games fills him with “massive pride”. Comic Relief founder Sir Lenny will carry the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton as part of its 90,...

25 Jul 2022 at 15:41

I was always aiming at something like this: Sir Lenny Henry on LOTR series joy

Sir Lenny Henry has reflected on his role in the upcoming The Lord of the Rings series The Rings Of Power, saying: “I was always aiming at something like this.” The 64-year-old comedian and actor, best known for his lively, humorous roles, ...

30 Aug 2022 at 21:39

Sir Lenny Henry receives honorary degree from Oxford University

Sir Lenny Henry joined some distinguished company as he collected an honorary degree from Oxford University. The actor and comedian, 63, was among nine recipients to receive the honour at a ceremony held at Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford on ...

22 Jun 2022 at 20:22

Sir Lenny Henry praises Russell T Davies for casting Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who

Sir Lenny Henry has said “a lot of black fans have been looking at our watches for a while” praising Russell T Davies for casting Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor Who. Rwanda-born Gatwa, 29, will make his debut as the iconic two-hearted ...

31 May 2022 at 01:01

Sir Lenny Henry reflects on importance of representation after NTA win

Sir Lenny Henry has said being given opportunities in the entertainment industry allowed him to help “break down barriers” for other people of colour as he received the coveted special recognition gong at the National Television ...

14 Oct 2022 at 01:31

Hugh Bonneville searches for the new Lenny Henry in W1A Red Nose Day sketch

The cast of spoof comedy series W1A will reunite in a Red Nose Day sketch to find Sir Lenny Henry’s replacement. The show, which began in 2014 to poke fun at the internal workings of the BBC and was last on air in 2017, will ...

08 Mar 2024 at 15:17

Hugh Bonneville among stars in new comedy sketch to mark return of Red Nose Day

Hugh Bonneville, Dame Joanna Lumley and Oti Mabuse are among the famous faces who feature in a new comedy sketch to mark the return of Red Nose Day 2022. The clip sees Sir Lenny Henry attempting to make a movie to celebrate ...

02 Feb 2022 at 02:27

Sir Lenny Henry steps down as Comic Relief host to ‘hand on to new generation’

Sir Lenny Henry has said it is “time to hand on to the new generation” as he confirmed he will host Comic Relief for the final time this year. The actor and comedian, 65, who co-founded the charity in 1985 alongside Love ...

31 Jan 2024 at 09:19

Sir Lenny Henry reveals Red Nose Day total has exceeded £37 million

Sir Lenny Henry has announced that more than £37 million has been raised for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. This year marks the comedian’s final time co-hosting the annual programme that raises money for charity. The ...

15 Mar 2024 at 23:04

Children’s book by Sir Lenny Henry to be adapted for 2025 stage production

Sir Lenny Henry’s children’s book The Boy With Wings is being adapted for the stage with the production set to debut in summer 2025. The world premiere of the stage play will launch at the children-focused Polka ...

18 Sept 2024 at 11:00

Sir Lenny Henry’s final Red Nose Day show rakes in 3.6 million viewers

Sir Lenny Henry’s final time co-hosting Comic Relief’s star-studded Red Nose Day show was watched by an average of 3.6 million viewers, according to overnight figures. The annual fundraising programme, which ...

16 Mar 2024 at 11:36

‘I’m getting emotional’ – Lenny Henry prepares to host his final Red Nose Day

Sir Lenny Henry is preparing for his final stint hosting Red Nose Day after almost four decades at the helm. The comedian and actor, 65, co-founded Comic Relief in 1985 alongside Love Actually screenwriter ...

15 Mar 2024 at 08:44

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