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The Lenny Henry Birthday Show

Trevor McDonald, in front of a studio audience, takes a lighthearted look back at the career of Lenny Henry to celebrate his sixtieth birthday and also introduces new sketches.

In 1975, a 16-year-old Lenny Henry bunked off school to appear on New Faces. In 2018, after a long and glittering career, Lenny is 60 - the perfect excuse to celebrate a man who has made a unique impact on British comedy. Hosted by Trevor McDonald in front of a studio audience, this programme takes a lighthearted look back at his career and presents new iconic sketches including music legends Stevie Wonder and Stormzy.

59 minutes

Last on

Thu 30 Aug 201800:55
BBC One Wales & Wales HD only

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Music Played

  • Spice Girls

    Stop

  • Tom Jones & Lenny Henry

    Can't Get Enough of Your Love

Credits

PerformerLenny Henry
InterviewerTrevor McDonald
ProducerJohn Rushton
DirectorDominic Brigstocke
WriterKim Fuller
WriterJon Canter

Broadcasts

  • Wed 22 Aug 201820:00
    BBC One
  • Wed 29 Aug 201823:15
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Wed 29 Aug 201823:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Thu 30 Aug 201800:55
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only