All black people ‘should be paid slavery reparations’, says Lenny Henry
He called on the UK to hand over £18 trillion worth of compensation to Caribbean nations Sir Lenny Henry has said that all black people “should be paid slavery reparations” in compensation for the Atlantic slave trade. Writing in an upcoming book, the 67-year-old comedian called on the UK to hand over £18 trillion worth […]
5 months ago
Lenny Henry sends best wishes to Louis Tomlinson following death of sister, Félicité
Louis Tomlinson had been due to appear on Friday’s Comic Relief Lenny Henry sent his best wishes to Louis Tomlinson during Friday’s Comic Relief following the tragic death of the One Direction star’s younger sister. Félicité Tomlinson passed away earlier this week aged just 18. The Instagram influencer and aspiring fashion designer died at her flat […]
7 years ago
WATCH: Comic Relief got a little awkward when Sir Lenny Henry snapped at drunken guests
“Can you please just SHUT UP”
9 years ago
ITV apologise for mixing up Ainsley Harriott and Lenny Henry
The broadcaster used footage of the celebrity chef on a news story about Henry receiving his knighthood. ITV has apologised for a news report in which they used footage of celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott during a segment on the comedian Lenny Henry. Henry was being interviewed about being honoured for services to comedy and drama […]
11 years ago
ITV drop the mother of all clangers when reporting on Sir Lenny Henry’s knighthood (Video)
Holy sh*tting hell. What a mistake to make. Lenny Henry received a knighthood today for his services to drama and charity. Now Sir Lenny has worked tirelessly for charity – including his sterling Red Nose efforts – for decades. He was also a seminal figure in seventies and eighties’ comedy, becoming one of the first black comedians […]
11 years ago