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Sir Lenny Henry and other famous faces welcome the world to Commonwealth Games

Sir Lenny Henry introduced the world to “The Great Nation of Dudley” as he kicked off the 2022 Commonwealth games athlete’s parade in Birmingham. A cast of other famous faces including Joe Lycett, Motsi Mabuse and US rock star Lenny Kravitz, ...

28 Jul 2022 at 23:58

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 ...

25 Jul 2022 at 15:41

Music

Lenny Henry and Coldplay join forces to help fund research into media diversity

Sir Lenny Henry and Coldplay have joined forces to help fund research which will explore how to improve diversity and representation across the media landscape. The actor and presenter has set up a prize draw where the winner will receive ...

25 Feb 2022 at 14:55

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

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 the ...

02 Feb 2022 at 02:27

Life

Sir Lenny Henry on being body shamed and having workaholic tendencies

At 6ft 3in, comedian, actor and writer Sir Lenny Henry is remembering how a body shaming experience in America shattered his self-esteem. He had flown to Los Angeles with his then wife Dawn French to start filming the movie ...

30 Aug 2022 at 11:21

Jay Blades recalls ‘unbelievable’ experience of meeting the King ahead of NTAs

Jay Blades has described the “really unbelievable” experience of meeting the King in an upcoming special episode of his BBC show The Repair Shop. The presenter was one of multiple famous faces to appear on the red carpet ...

14 Oct 2022 at 00:39

‘Trailblazing’ Sir Lenny Henry to receive special award at NTAs

Sir Lenny Henry has been announced as the recipient of the special recognition award at this year’s National Television Awards (NTAs). The 64-year-old comedian and actor will be presented with the honour during the ...

13 Oct 2022 at 10:28

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 ...

22 Jun 2022 at 20:22

Entertainment

Comic Relief 2023 to return with usual star-studded performer line-up

Comic Relief will return on Friday night, with the annual charity fundraiser featuring a star-studded line of presenters and performers. Comedy sketches featuring Dame Mary Berry, Danny Dyer and Graham ...

17 Mar 2023 at 02:45

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 ...

31 Jan 2024 at 09:19

Sir Lenny Henry: My final Comic Relief hosting gig will be best night of my life

Sir Lenny Henry has said it feels “great” to be hosting Comic Relief for the final time, adding the show will “probably be the best night of my life”. The actor and comedian, 65, who co-founded the ...

28 Feb 2024 at 09:35

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