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Lenny Henry

The story behind Sir Lenny Henry's success. This film delves into the archives to showcase some of his incredible work and includes an in-depth interview with the man himself.

Sir Lenny Henry tells the story behind his success, after being honoured with a special award at 2016's Baftas.

Celebrating Lenny's outstanding career in television, this one-off special delves into the archives to showcase some of his incredible work. Featuring an in-depth interview with the man himself, the special looks at everything from his big break aged 16 on New Faces through his instrumental roles in Tiswas and Comic Relief to the present day.

Including interviews from people who helped shape Lenny's glittering career, such as Richard Curtis OBE, Kim Fuller, Lord Michael Grade, Sir Trevor McDonald and Chris Tarrant.

59 minutes

Last on

Sat 23 Dec 2017 19:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland

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Music Played

  • Elvis Presley

    Jailhouse Rock

  • Curtis Mayfield

    Freddie's Dead

  • Hot Chocolate

    You Sexy Thing

  • Carl Wayne

    You're A Star (Theme from New Faces)

  • The Clash

    London Calling

  • Jim Gilstrap & Blinky Williams

    Good Times

  • Gerry Rafferty

    Baker Street

  • Tom Bright

    Theme From Tiswas

  • Errol Dunkley

    O.K. Fred

  • Ben E. King

    Stand By Me

  • Teddy Pendergrass

    Easy, Easy, Got To Take It Easy

  • Barry White

    Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe

  • Band Aid

    Do They Know It's Christmas?

  • Richard Ashcroft

    Black Lines

  • KT Tunstall

    Maybe it's a Good Thing

  • David Guetta

    What I Did For Love

  • Skye and Ross

    How To Fly

Credits

Participant Lenny Henry
Participant Chris Tarrant
Participant Trevor McDonald
Participant Lord Grade
Participant Kim Fuller
Participant Richard Curtis
Executive Producer Clare Brown
Executive Producer Katherine Allen
Series Producer Samantha Peters
Production Company Whizz Kid Entertainment

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