Series · 2019 · Documentary

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Name: Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Lenny Henry

★8.0 2019 1 Season TV-MA

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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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Episode 01

Sitcom

Oct 15, 2019

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

Episode 02

Stand-Up

Oct 16, 2019

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.

Episode 03

Sketch

Oct 17, 2019

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.

About the series

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Audience score

★ 8.0 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

DocumentaryComedy

Cast

1 principal cast

Lenny Henry

Presenter

Where to watch Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 2 viewers.