Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

2019•8.0/10

DocumentaryComedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.0/10(2)

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 multiculturalism. Unearthing gems from the past, Sir Lenny Henry paints a funny yet thought-provoking picture of British comedy history - from Rising Damp through to the likes of Desmond's, Goodness Gracious Me, and Chewing Gum. Lenny will tackle the classic and the controversial while he meets the stars and celebrity fans of these iconic comedies.

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Production

Douglas Road Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 15, 2019

Last Aired

October 17, 2019

Networks

U&Gold

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Sitcom

Air date: 2019-10-15

A look at some of the well-meaning attempts television made to embrace the changing face of the nation during the 1970s.

E2

Stand-Up

Air date: 2019-10-16

Starting with early pioneers such as Charlie Williams and Josh White, black men who braved the tough northern men's working clubs in the 1960s and 70s, the show also marks the start of Lenny Henry's own career.

E3

Sketch

Air date: 2019-10-17

Beginning with Lenny's prominence as a versatile performer and creator of characters, the film features great archive from Tiswas, Three Of A Kind and Lenny's own shows.

Cast

Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

Presenter

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