Lenny Henry

AKA: Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, Lenworth George Henry
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1958-08-29

Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK

Biography

Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, known as Lenny Henry, is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer and television presenter.

Crew Roles

Lenny Live and Unleashed
Writer
Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years
Writer
Danny & the Human Zoo
Writer
Bernard and the Genie
Original Concept
Lenny Henry Live - So Much Things To Say
Writer
Writer
Writer
Executive Producer
Creator
Creator
Creator
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {138}

Josephus the Genie

1991-11-23 7.3

Bernard and the Genie

Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie immediately embraces the modern world and helps Be ...
Genre :Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie

Krull

2007-11-17 6.736

Penelope

Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soulmate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate ...
Genre :Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Self

2014-12-20 7.5

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

Comedian Rik Mayall died suddenly on 9 June 2014. Mayall's blend of rocket-fuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous punk wit left a body of work that spanned four decades. Ma ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2004-12-09 4.8

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performers then relatively unknown, like Rowan Atkinson. Na ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Peg Leg Hastings (voice)

2012-03-12 6.5

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

The enthusiastic Pirate Captain, along with his rag-tag crew, sets out to beat his bitter rivals. The chaotic adventure takes them from exotic shores to Victorian London, and from a haplessly smitten ...
Genre :Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy

Miles Pope

1991-08-23 5.5

True Identity

In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

1987-01-01 5

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the growing number of rock musicians supporting Amnesty. ...
Genre :Comedy, Music

Self

1989-01-01 7.5

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formu ...
Genre :Comedy, Music

Cam

1988-05-21 0

The Suicide Club

A woman traumatized by her brother's suicide is inducted into a world of games involving murder. ...
Genre :

Self - Presenter

2017-03-24 9

Comic Relief: Red Nose Day

A fund-raising event organised by Comic Relief. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie

Himself & various characters

1989-09-08 8

Lenny Live and Unleashed

It is very rare for a British comedian to be given a concert film all to themself but in 1989 Lenny Henry was given that honour. We start off with him been driven to the concert by Robbie Coltrane as ...
Genre :Comedy

Self (archive footage)

2021-08-28 10

Parkinson at 50

Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the interview trade and remembering some of his favourite encounters. ...
Genre :Documentary

Various

2002-08-05 0

The Best of French & Saunders

A compilation of all the best sketches from Britain's favourite female comedy double-act. They are all here - the music numbers, Hollywood spoofs, the uncannily perceptive mickey-taking of our various ...
Genre :

Ritchie Lee

1987-01-04 6

Coast to Coast

Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of Soul music. Neither being gainfully employed they decide to start a mobile disco ...
Genre :Comedy, Thriller, TV Movie

Fred (voice)

1996-12-24 5.5

Famous Fred

Based on the book by Posy Simmonds. Mischievous kitten Fred grows up to be feline singing superstar, but a case of cat flu threatens to cut short his musical career. ...
Genre :Comedy, Animation, Family

Terence

1989-11-16 6.7

Work Experience

Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience wi ...
Genre :Comedy

Mr. Johnson

2022-06-10 3.667

My Name Is Leon

Leon, a mixed-race boy, and Jake, his white baby brother, are separated after their mother has a breakdown. Leon is determined to find him and gets unexpected support along the way. ...
Genre :Drama

2011-01-03 5.8

The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse

The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Self

2016-05-14 0

Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood

Friends and fans pay tribute to a great comic talent in this celebration of the life and work of the hugely popular Victoria Wood, who died of cancer in April 2016 at age 62. Victoria wrote some of te ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Self

2022-07-28 0

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr. ...
Genre :Music, Fantasy, History, Documentary

Self

2011-06-17 0

Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years

over the past 25 years Comic Relief has held 12 Red Nose Days. The first, way back in 1988, raised £15 million. The total in 2009 was a record £82.3 million. In total, Red Nose Day has raised over h ...
Genre :Comedy, TV Movie, Music, Documentary

Warder

1990-02-08 0

South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1

Two security van personnel plan to rob a bank in an attempt to raise enough cash to mount a rescue mission when a dictator invades the Falklands. ...
Genre :

Sadoc Burrows

2022-08-31 7.3

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

An edited version of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, shown exclusively to fans in cinemas around the world in August 2022. In a time of relative peace, an ensemble ...
Genre :Fantasy, Adventure, Drama

Steve Wild

1990-02-22 0

Oxford

When American comic actor Steve 'Zoo Zoo Zoo Off Come My Pants' Wild arrives in Oxford to make a comedy film, his girlfriend Caroline goes behind his back to enroll in a poetry course. Meanwhile, Hann ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2023-12-10 6.8

An Audience with Kylie

Performing a selection of her greatest hits plus songs from her latest album ‘Tension’. There will also be some surprise collaborations and Kylie will take questions from the celebrity audience of fri ...
Genre :Music

Self

2016-03-27 6

Our Queen at Ninety

Documentary following the Queen and members of the British Royal Family. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2005-07-04 6

The Comic Strip - A Retrospective

A look back at the comedy series The Comic Strip Presents ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1989-01-01 0

Just Like That!

Just Like That! is a celebration of the comic genius of Tommy Cooper - just like that! But nobody could do it just like that apart from the unique Mr Cooper himself, and despite his claim never to hav ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1991-01-01 0

Lenny Go Home

Lenny returns to the Midlands, where he was born for a short spoof autobiography followed by a stand-up performance. ...
Genre :

Stevie 'Smudger' Smith

1991-10-13 8.5

Alive and Kicking

Gritty and powerful Screen One film that takes an unflinching look at drug addiction. Lenny Henry plays a dealer convinced he is untouchable, Robbie Coltrane the ex-gangster turned drug counsellor who ...
Genre :Comedy, Drama, Crime, TV Movie

Cops 1-4

2005-01-25 6.414

MirrorMask

In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home. ...
Genre :Fantasy

Self

2024-03-15 0

Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money

Red Nose Day is back, live from Media City UK, Salford. It’s the UK’s biggest night of comedy and entertainment, so make sure you don’t miss it! The epic three-hour fundraising favourite will enterta ...
Genre :Comedy

2005-11-07 0

Lenny Henry Live - So Much Things To Say

In his first live stand-up DVD for over 10 years, Lenny Henry at his brilliant best! ...
Genre :Comedy

Samson

2015-08-31 6.4

Danny & the Human Zoo

A dramatised account of the early life and career of impressionist, comedian and actor Lenny Henry. ...
Genre :Drama

Self

2021-12-19 4.7

Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas

The world’s funniest and most star-studded pantomime is back! Lily James heads the cast as famous names from theatre, film, comedy and music gather together online to bring you a unique and hilarious ...
Genre :

2026-03-26 0

The Magic Faraway Tree

Soon after the Thompson family’s arrival in the countryside, the three children – Joe, Beth, and Fran – discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including Moonface, Silky ...
Genre :Family, Fantasy, Adventure

Mr. Convenience (voice)

2024-12-18 7.483

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengefu ...
Genre :Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation

Himself

2009-03-02 0

Now That’s What I Call Comedy

This compilation, sold in aid of Comic Relief, includes over 30 TV clips, stand-up routines and sketches from Britain's favourite comedy shows and personalities. Excerpts are taken from TV shows inclu ...
Genre :

Self

2016-07-08 7

Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously

Neil Gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a medium-jumping legend who opened a new era of comics with Sandman, scared a generation of young readers with Coraline and The ...
Genre :Documentary

Erwin (voice)

2025-07-24 7.4

Grand Prix of Europe

Edda, a young mouse and the daughter of fairground operator Erwin, dreams of becoming a race car driver. Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the European Grand Prix, Edda gets the opportunity to meet her ...
Genre :Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Self

2024-07-24 10

Art Matters

Join Melvyn Bragg for an insightful journey into why “Art Matters,” With a career spanning over 60 years, Bragg passionately advocates for the importance of the arts as he reflects on his early experi ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

1999-10-28 0

Rude For A Reason: Live from Brixton Academy

Highlights from Comic Relief's June 1999 live event, designed to help alleviate third world debt. Comedy performers seen here giving their services for free include Steve Coogan, Rowan Atkinson, Angus ...
Genre :Comedy

Shrunken Head (voice)

2004-05-31 8.01

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the ...
Genre :Adventure, Fantasy

Lenny/Michael Jackson/Prince

1992-12-23 7

In Dreams

Lenny has some perplexing dreams. ...
Genre :TV Movie

Charlie Collins

1994-01-01 5.5

White Goods

Ian Deegan and Charlie Collins are best friends who team up to appear on TV in a popular snooker based game show. But, when they hit their jackpot, their friendship comes under tremendous strain as th ...
Genre :Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Antipholus of Syracuse

2012-03-01 10

National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors

Separated at birth, two sets of twins collide in the same city for one crazy day, as multiple mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale. ...
Genre :Comedy

Himself - Narrator (voice)

2018-12-25 6.8

Zog

Zog is a keen young dragon who wants to learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire, so he studies at the Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teacher and win a golden star, but he is prone to accid ...
Genre :Family, Animation, Adventure

Himself - Presenter

2019-04-25 0

Happy Birthday OU: 50 Years of the Open University

2019 marks the 50th birthday of the Open University. In its five decades, the OU has educated more than two million students. Sir Lenny Henry is one of them. Sir Lenny presents this documentary, whi ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1992-06-27 0

Black and White in Colour

A two part documentary that details the contribution of black and Asian people to television history from the birth of television in 1936 to 1992. Interviewees include: Pearl Connor, Thomas Baptiste, ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1997-07-31 7.1

The Story of Bean

Pending release of the movie "Bean," Rowan Atkinson reflects on his comedy career and reveals how his comic creation Mr Bean evolved. This 1997 documentary includes career clips as well as interviews ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Self - Presenter

2020-04-23 9

The Big Night In

Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces to deliver a very special night of television, hosted by Lenny Henry and Matt Baker. ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie

Self

1986-04-25 6

The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

In April 1986, inspired by the previous summer's bombastic Live Aid event and the success of Amnesty's first four Secret Policeman's Ball shows, the UK's alternative comedy scene (and a few of the old ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Presenter

2020-10-01 0

Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History

Broadcasters Lenny Henry and Suzy Klein celebrate black classical composers and musicians across the centuries whose stories and music have been forgotten in a 90-minute special. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music, History

Narrator (voice)

2021-04-16 6.5

Zog and the Flying Doctors

Pearl and Gadabout are now a flying doctor trio, caring for creatures including a mermaid, a unicorn and a sneezy lion. However when bad weather forces them to land at the palace, Pearl is locked up b ...
Genre :Animation, Family, TV Movie

Self

2020-12-28 7.4

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...

As all-time comedy-great Sir Billy Connolly steps back from his legendary stand-up shows, this star-studded special celebrates Billy’s uproarious time on-stage and laughs along with his greatest stand ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Presenter

0

Tommy Cooper at the BBC

To mark 100 years since the birth of comedy legend Tommy Cooper, Sir Lenny Henry - one of Tommy’s biggest fans - takes a look back through the BBC’s archives and shares some of the great man’s finest ...
Genre :

Self

2006-12-28 0

It Started with Swap Shop

Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven and Maggie Philbin reunite for a one-off edition of the Saturday morning classic Swap Shop to celebrate its 30th anniversary. ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Self - Presenter

2012-06-03 8.2

The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012

In the presence of HM the Queen and the royal family, an array of stars from the last sixty years of rock, pop and classical music perform on a spectacular stage built around the Queen Victoria Memori ...
Genre :Music

Michael Jackson

2003-03-14 0

Lying To Michael Jackson

Comic Relief Red Nose Night 2003 sketchbook spoofing the 'Living with Michael Jackson' documentary ...
Genre :

Self

2008-11-09 0

Gaybo Laughs Back

Gaybo Laughs Back is an hour-long special, hosted by Gay Byrne who introduces some of the comedy highlights from his thirty-seven years at the helm of the long-running television series. ...
Genre :

0

The Lenny Henry Birthday Show

A look back at the career of Lenny Henry to celebrate his 60th birthday, presenting new iconic sketches including music legends Stevie Wonder and Stormzy ...
Genre :

Dennis Jackson

1999-04-05 0

The Man

Lenny Henry plays the boss of an ailing (so he is broke) travel agency and he alo sings in an R&B pub band. ...
Genre :

1994-11-07 0

Lenny Henry: Live and Loud! Tour 1994

Television comedy star Lenny Henry live on stage in 1994. ...
Genre :

Larry

2025-11-14 6.147

Jay Kelly

Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron. ...
Genre :Drama, Comedy

Various Characters

1982-12-27 0

The Funny Side of Christmas

Skits from: "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin"; "The Les Dawson Show"; "Yes Minister"; "Only Fools and Horses"; "Three of a Kind"; "Last of the Summer Wine"; "Sorry!"; "Butterflies"; "Smith and Jo ...
Genre :Comedy, TV Movie

Various Roles

1988-04-17 0

Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show

As First Lady Nancy Reagan holds an celebrity-filled anniversary party at the White House, President Ronald Reagan's aides desperately attempt to prevent an unprovoked nuclear attack he accidentally o ...
Genre :Comedy

Ian George

1999-06-22 5

Hope and Glory

Ian George, the head of an exclusive school, is asked to take a look at Hope Park Comprehensive School, which is in special measures, and asked to confirm its closure. The outgoing head breaks down du ...
Genre :Drama

Self

1993-12-27 7.6

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in 1993, then as 3 full series from 1995 to 1997, then on BBC Choice from January to December 2002 with 2 serie ...
Genre :Comedy

1974-01-05 6

Tiswas

Tiswas was a Saturday morning children's British television series which ran from 5 January 1974 to 3 April 1982 and was produced for the ITV network by ATV Network Limited. It was created by ATV con ...
Genre :Comedy, Kids

Self

2006-08-14 4.4

The One Show

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. ...
Genre :Talk

Gareth Blackstock

1993-01-28 7.55

Chef

Sharp knives and even sharper tongues! Meet Britain's finest, most short-fused chef, Gareth Balckstock. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self / Various Characters

1981-07-01 6.7

Three of a Kind

Three of a Kind was a British comedy sketch show starring comedians Tracey Ullman, Lenny Henry and David Copperfield. Three series were made by the BBC between 1981 and 1983. The show bolstered the c ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

1976-04-01 5

The Secret Policeman's Ball

A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular British comedians b ...
Genre :Comedy

Postman

1982-11-09 7.885

The Young Ones

The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard, Vyvyan the experimental scientific one/part-time ana ...
Genre :Comedy

1986-04-25 4

Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

The comedy event of the year took place in April 1986 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. All those taking part gave their services free in order to support the famine relief camp in Umbala in the w ...
Genre :Comedy

Host

1949-05-29 10

The BAFTA Awards

BAFTA presents awards for film, television and games, including children's entertainment, at a number of annual ceremonies across the UK and in Los Angeles, USA. ...
Genre :Reality

1987-10-27 7.2

The Lenny Henry Show

Sitcom based around the character of wide-boy Brixton pirate radio DJ - the "crucialll!!!" Delbert Wilkins, founder of the BBC (Brixton Broadcasting Corporation). It focus on Delbert's attempts to br ...
Genre :Comedy

1982-01-02 0

O.T.T.

O.T.T. was a late-night adult version of the anarchic ATV children's show Tiswas, but made by its ITV franchise successor Central Independent Television. It was broadcast at 11.00pm on Saturday nights ...
Genre :

2000-12-30 3

Lenny Henry in Pieces

Lenny Henry in Pieces was a British stand-up and sketch show by comedians Lenny Henry and Gina Yashere. It aired on BBC One between 2000 and 2003. The show began with two Christmas specials in 2000 a ...
Genre :Comedy

1975-08-02 0

The Summer Show

A British comedy sketch show from 1975 featuring winners of the ATV talent show New Faces; made by ATV for the ITV network Designed to emulate the fast moving style of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, it ...
Genre :

1989-01-21 0

Saturday Night Clive

Genre :

2004-04-30 6

The Lenny Henry Show

Lenny Henry combines topical stand-up, character sketches and music performance in his first topical series since Saturday Live. He is joined every week by a celebrity guest and Ninia Benjamin, Tameka ...
Genre :Comedy

2010-02-01 7

Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga

Tinga Tinga Tales is a 52 episodes children's series based on African folk tales and aimed at 4- to 6-year olds. It was commissioned by the BBC for its CBeebies channel, and by Disney Channel for its ...
Genre :Animation, Kids

Self

2002-05-06 5

V Graham Norton

V Graham Norton was an entertainment programme shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom starring Graham Norton, broadcast every weeknight as a successor to the weekly So Graham Norton. It aired from 6 ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Narrator

1983-10-30 7.3

Natural World

Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its g ...
Genre :Documentary

1998-09-05 0

Lenny Goes to Town

Genre :

Himself - Presenter

2007-06-12 0

Lenny's Britain

Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

1986-09-04 5

Lenny Henry Tonite

Genre :

1984-06-09 0

Aspel & Company

Genre :

2008-01-07 0

Lenry Henry.TV

Genre :

Self

1981-07-13 0

Six Fifty-Five Special

Sally James and guest presenters invite established stars and newcomers to contribute to a lively half-hour of music and conversation. ...
Genre :Talk

2008-10-06 7.7

Big & Small

Big & Small is a British children's television series aimed at preschoolers. Big & Small is a co-production between Kindle Entertainment and 3J's Productions produced in association with the BBC, Tree ...
Genre :Comedy

Chief Sage Balor

2022-12-25 6.558

The Witcher: Blood Origin

More than a thousand years before the world of The Witcher, seven outcasts in the elven world unite in a blood quest against an unstoppable power. ...
Genre :Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama

Self / Various

1984-09-04 6.2

The Lenny Henry Show

Sketch comedy show featuring Lenny Henry that ran on the BBC between 1984 and 1985. ...
Genre :Comedy

Godfrey Watson

2012-03-27 7.5

The Syndicate

A drama exploring how winning the lottery transforms the lives of ordinary people. ...
Genre :Drama

Himself

1998-05-30 0

Windrush

Windrush is a 4-part series of one hour television documentaries originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival in Britain of the Empire Windrush, the ship which brou ...
Genre :Documentary

2007-09-07 6.2

A Bucket O' French and Saunders

Compilation of vintage clips from French and Saunders, along with new material. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Guest

2006-08-14 4.4

The One Show

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. ...
Genre :Talk

Hollywood Hobo

1985-10-17 6.7

Happy Families

Happy Families was a rural comedy drama written by Ben Elton which appeared on the BBC in 1985 and told the story of the dysfunctional Fuddle family. It starred Jennifer Saunders as Granny Fuddle, Daw ...
Genre :Drama, Comedy

2005-09-20 6.6

Harry & Paul

Harry & Paul is a BAFTA Award-winning British sketch comedy show starring Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 13 April 2007. Prior to broadcast it was trailed as Th ...
Genre :Comedy

Ed Burnett

2013-03-04 7.927

Broadchurch

The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart. ...
Genre :Crime, Drama, Mystery

Self

2014-03-19 7.8

W1A

The follow-up to 'Twenty Twelve' as Ian Fletcher takes up the position of 'Head of Values' at the BBC. His task is to clarify, define, or re-define the core purpose of the BBC across all its functions ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

1982-05-04 4.5

Wogan

Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities. ...
Genre :Talk

Self - Guest Judge

2006-04-10 6.5

Great British Menu

Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure. ...
Genre :Reality

Presenter

2022-06-22 0

Lenny Henry's Caribbean Britain

Lenny Henry celebrates British-Caribbean life with stories from a host of famous faces. How pioneers laid the foundations for an explosion of culture and inspired a new generation. ...
Genre :

Self

1987-09-26 6

Going Live!

Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Si ...
Genre :

Self

2014-12-24 8

A Life on Screen

Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent. ...
Genre :Documentary, Reality

Martin Tenbones (voice)

2022-08-05 7.883

The Sandman

After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power. ...
Genre :Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure

Godfrey

2018-12-18 6.619

The Long Song

Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline. ...
Genre :Drama

Himself

2011-03-03 0

Famous, Rich And In The Slums with Comic Relief

Lenny Henry, Samantha Womack, Reggie Yates and Angela Rippon experience unimaginable poverty as they spend a week living it for real in this ground-breaking, two-part documentary for Comic Relief. ...
Genre :Documentary, Reality

Self

2011-01-01 8.5

The Magicians

The Magicians was a British family entertainment television show, first broadcast throughout January 2011 on BBC One. The show features magicians performing a number of magic tricks with guest celebr ...
Genre :Comedy, Reality

Sporty (voice)

2003-01-07 6.2

Little Robots

Tiny and his Little Robot friends create their own world from the scrapheap on which they find themselves abandoned. ...
Genre :Animation, Kids

Clint Donovan

2025-01-01 6.047

Missing You

When Detective Kat Donovan matches on a dating app with the fiancé who disappeared years before, she learns that some secrets are best left in the past. ...
Genre :Drama, Crime, Mystery

Self

2013-01-25 5.7

The Last Leg

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days. ...
Genre :Talk

Self

2016-09-01 7

John Bishop: In Conversation with...

A three series talk show. With the host in conversation with people whom he admires. ...
Genre :Talk

Self - Presenter

1988-02-05 5.7

Comic Relief

Genre :Comedy

Elephant (voice)

2010-11-22 8

Tinga Tinga Tales

Inspired by traditional African folktales and original art styles, this animated series tells the story of how various African animals came to be the way they are today. Funny and educational, each ep ...
Genre :Kids, Animation

Self - Presenter

2019-11-08 7.8

Trust Morecambe & Wise

Sir Lenny Henry and his special guests celebrate Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, mixing rarely seen archive clips with some more familiar favourites. ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Presenter

2019-10-15 8

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy is a trilogy of programmes celebrating British TV comedy throughout the years, focusing on the iconic shows that have shone a light on Britain's rich mix of multicult ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Daniel Barton

2005-03-26 7.586

Doctor Who

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's ...
Genre :Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Self

2007-02-22 7.188

The Graham Norton Show

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self - Panellist

2008-05-22 3.2

Q&A

Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action - the audience gets to ask the questio ...
Genre :News, Talk

2000-01-02 0

The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything

Comedic British History ...
Genre :

Warder

1982-11-02 7.4

The Comic Strip Presents...

The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip Presents... which was labelled as an example of alterna ...
Genre :Comedy

Steve Wild

1982-11-02 7.4

The Comic Strip Presents...

The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip Presents... which was labelled as an example of alterna ...
Genre :Comedy

2011-04-24 0

Perspectives

A British TV documentary series for ITV. Each hour long program sees well-known celebrities travel to various parts of the world to explore more about a person who has inspired them. ...
Genre :Documentary

Lt. Chris Clark

1987-03-09 7.486

French & Saunders

French and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. It is also the name by which the performers are known on the occas ...
Genre :Comedy

Richard

1987-03-09 7.486

French & Saunders

French and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. It is also the name by which the performers are known on the occas ...
Genre :Comedy

Sadoc Burrows

2022-09-01 7.25

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majest ...
Genre :Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Self

2020-12-27 0

Back to the…

A guided tour of all things Channel 4 in a celebration of four decades of iconic TV shows, from live autopsies and award-winning documentaries to anarchic live shows and ground-breaking comedy ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1998-01-09 0

Parkinson

Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show. ...
Genre :Talk

Self - Host

1964-01-01 6.6

Top of the Pops

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show. ...
Genre :Reality

Self - Host

2024-11-16 4.25

Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry

The award-winning comedian, actor and writer meets four of the country’s most iconic comedians to explore just how to make comedy gold. Each episode sees Lenny carve up the career and work of his funn ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Self

1988-10-03 5.2

This Morning

This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech, live phone-ins, and competitions. ...
Genre :Talk, News

Self - Interviewed Guest

2025-05-16 7

Alison Hammond's Big Weekend

Alison Hammond interviews some of the UK’s biggest celebrities, including Luke Evans, Jimmy Carr, Sir Lenny Henry, Perrie Edwards, Mel B and Tony Bellew. ...
Genre :Documentary, Talk

Self - Contestant

2025-07-14 7.2

Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters

A group of ocean-phobic celebrities dare to confront their greatest fear – sharks. Throughout their adrenaline-fueled, challenge-heavy journey in the Bahama, these A-listers will push past their limit ...
Genre :Reality

Self

2024-02-20 7

Perfect Pub Walks

Comedian, musician and nature lover Bill Bailey takes some famous faces for an amble and a ramble on some of the UK's most spectacular pub walks. ...
Genre :Reality

Sonny Foster

1976-04-09 5.6

The Fosters

The Fosters is a British sitcom created and written by Jon Watkins and Eric Monte. It showcases the early work of Lenny Henry as the budding artist son of easygoing family man Samuel Foster (Norman Be ...
Genre :Comedy