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The Lenny Henry Show

  • TV Series
  • 1987–1988
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
135
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The Lenny Henry Show (1987)
SitcomComedy

Sitcom version of The Lenny Henry Show (1984), featuring the misadventures of pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins.Sitcom version of The Lenny Henry Show (1984), featuring the misadventures of pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins.Sitcom version of The Lenny Henry Show (1984), featuring the misadventures of pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins.

  • Stars
    • Lenny Henry
    • Vas Blackwood
    • Michael Mears
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    135
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    • Stars
      • Lenny Henry
      • Vas Blackwood
      • Michael Mears
    • 2User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lenny Henry
    Lenny Henry
    • Delbert Wilkins
    • 1987–1988
    Vas Blackwood
    Vas Blackwood
    • Winston
    • 1987–1988
    Michael Mears
    Michael Mears
    • Alex
    • 1987–1988
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Julie
    • 1987–1988
    Malcolm Rennie
    • Sgt. Lillie…
    • 1987–1988
    Ellen Thomas
    Ellen Thomas
    • Rose
    • 1987–1988
    Nimmy March
    Nimmy March
    • Claudette
    • 1987–1988
    Naim Khan
    • Wazim
    • 1987–1988
    Louis Mahoney
    Louis Mahoney
    • Jake
    • 1987
    Pip Torrens
    Pip Torrens
    • PC Monkhouse
    • 1987
    Trevor Laird
    Trevor Laird
    • Trevor
    • 1988
    Richard Aspel
    • Aussie DJ
    • 1987
    Lloyd Anderson
    • 1987
    Marsha Millar
    • 1987
    Rudolph Walker
    Rudolph Walker
    • Sonny
    • 1987
    Treva Etienne
    Treva Etienne
    • Gary
    • 1988
    Sean O'Callaghan
    • 1988
    Michael McClain
    • 1987
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    10jassimsuk-559-880601

    Lenny Henry at his best

    This is a classic British comedy. Hilarious story lines. A laugh a second. One of my favourite comedies of the 80s that will stand the test of time. Totally crucial viewing. 10 out of 10.
    rmike

    One of the funniest sitcoms I have ever seen.

    Concerned with running the 'pirate' Brixton Broadcasting Company and allowing for the attempts of the local, obsessed, police sergeant to stop this. The interplay between Vas Blackwood & Lenny Henry was truly something to behold. All in all 'Crucial' viewing even in 'post Thatcher' Britain.

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 1987 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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