Lenny Henry

Books world auction for Ukraine offers more than 350 lots
With bidding still open, fundraiser whose lots include the chance to appear in books by Lenny Henry and Peter James and lunch with Jeremy Bowen has raised £37,000
David Barnett
14, Mar, 2022 @4:18 PM

Lenny Henry to make playwright debut with Windrush drama
Henry will also star in August in England, to be staged at London’s Bush theatre as part of 50th birthday celebrations
Chris Wiegand Stage editor
10, Mar, 2022 @12:01 AM

Bernard and the Genie: 1991 Richard Curtis sleeper is a Christmas cracker
Lenny Henry, Rowan Atkinson and Alan Cumming star in a fantasy-comedy that’s a rollicking tale of good versus evil
Elizabeth Quinn
23, Dec, 2021 @4:30 PM

‘I’m constantly fighting behind the scenes’ – Black comics on breaking down industry barriers
Gina Yashere, Stephen K Amos, Lenny Henry and Daliso Chaponda discuss rejecting stereotypes, unwittingly becoming spokespeople and the strides that have been made in representation
As told to Hannah J Davies
06, Nov, 2021 @11:00 AM

‘We must tell our stories’: Lenny Henry introduces a Black British culture takeover
Across the arts, Black British artists are making their voices heard. To mark the moment, Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder have guest-edited the Saturday magazine’s culture section
Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder
05, Nov, 2021 @11:00 AM

Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Schnauzers in trousers, a Diwali sparkler and Lenny Henry’s kids’ fiction debut, plus the best new YA
Imogen Russell Williams
22, Oct, 2021 @11:00 AM

Lenny Henry tells black Britons: get Covid jab to avoid being left behind
Open letter by comic and other black cultural figures encourages wider vaccine take-up
Aamna Mohdin
29, Mar, 2021 @11:01 PM

Lenny Henry: next BBC chair should recognise importance of diversity
Comedian speaks out as Charles Moore criticised for past comments about minority groups
Haroon Siddique and Peter Walker
28, Sep, 2020 @6:34 PM

Vanessa Redgrave calls on businesses to help UK's Covid-hit arts sector
Actor appeals for funds to save jobs in industry that is one of worst affected by pandemic
Mark Brown Arts correspondent
01, Sep, 2020 @2:35 PM

Black Writers’ Guild calls for sweeping change in UK publishing
More than 100 authors join new body calling for the industry to address deep-seated inequalities in output and personnel
Sian Cain
15, Jun, 2020 @5:08 PM

The Big Night In review – telethon triumphs over the lockdown
BBC One’s star-filled charity appeal needed imagination and technical skill to get round distancing rules
Lucy Mangan
23, Apr, 2020 @10:30 PM

Coronavirus: looking for good news – Run for Heroes and an opera-singing doctor
Running fundraiser for NHS and frontline workers raises over £1m and the BBC announces a star-studded Big Night In
Jessica Murray
13, Apr, 2020 @5:43 PM
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