Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy (series)
- User score: 8
- Production country: United Kingdom
- Production companies: Douglas Road Productions
- Genre: Documentary, Comedy
- Release date: 10/15/2019
- Release date of last episode: 10/17/2019
- Series status: Ended
- Seasons count: 1 ( List of episodes )
- Episodes count: 3
Series description
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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