CinemaOSSeries · 2019 · 1 Season

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

80%(2)IMDbDocumentaryComedy

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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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
October 15, 2019
Last aired
October 17, 2019
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Network
U&Gold

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

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Creative team
Produced by
Carlton Dixon

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