BBC Two - A Life on Screen, Lenny Henry (original) (raw)

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Lenny Henry

The story behind Sir Lenny Henry's success. This film delves into the archives to showcase some of his incredible work and includes an in-depth interview with the man himself.

Sir Lenny Henry tells the story behind his success, after being honoured with a special award at 2016's Baftas.

Celebrating Lenny's outstanding career in television, this one-off special delves into the archives to showcase some of his incredible work. Featuring an in-depth interview with the man himself, the special looks at everything from his big break aged 16 on New Faces through his instrumental roles in Tiswas and Comic Relief to the present day.

Including interviews from people who helped shape Lenny's glittering career, such as Richard Curtis OBE, Kim Fuller, Lord Michael Grade, Sir Trevor McDonald and Chris Tarrant.

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Music Played

Elvis Presley

Jailhouse Rock

Curtis Mayfield

Freddie's Dead

Hot Chocolate

You Sexy Thing

Carl Wayne

You're A Star (Theme from New Faces)

Jim Gilstrap & Blinky Williams

Good Times

Gerry Rafferty

Baker Street

Tom Bright

Theme From Tiswas

Teddy Pendergrass

Easy, Easy, Got To Take It Easy

Barry White

Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe

Band Aid

Do They Know It's Christmas?

Richard Ashcroft

Black Lines

KT Tunstall

Maybe it's a Good Thing

David Guetta

What I Did For Love

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Credits

Role	Contributor
Participant	Lenny Henry
Participant	Chris Tarrant
Participant	Trevor McDonald
Participant	Lord Grade
Participant	Kim Fuller
Participant	Richard Curtis
Executive Producer	Clare Brown
Executive Producer	Katherine Allen
Series Producer	Samantha Peters
Production Company	Whizz Kid Entertainment