Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy - Season 1

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Sitcom

1 - Sitcom

Air Date: October 15, 2019

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

Stand-Up

2 - Stand-Up

Air Date: October 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.

Sketch

3 - Sketch

Air Date: October 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.