ENTERTAINMENT
THE LENNY HENRY BIRTHDAY SHOW
BBC1, 8pm
In 1975, a 16-year-old Lenny Henry bunked off school to appear on TV talent show New Faces, beginning a long and glittering career in comedy, theatre and film.
Now, with his 60th birthday approaching next week, this has given the BBC the perfect excuse to celebrate a man who has made a unique impact on British entertainment.
Hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald in front of a studio audience, this takes a look back at a career that started 43 years ago and hasn’t stopped since, as well presenting some brand-new sketches.
A couple of teaser clips show Sir Lenny proving why he’s always been at the top of his game, launching into a full-on hilarious impersonation of his Jamaican mother.
Elsewhere, Sir Lenny teases Sir Trevor over their royal appointments.
“We’re a couple of knights of the realm here,” he quips. “Hanging out like regular people, giving our butlers the night off.”
Sounds like we’re in for a treat.