Lenny Henry

MirrorMask is the story of Helena, a fifteen-year-old girl working for her family circus, who wishes -- quite ironically -- that she could run away from the circus and join real life. (The Jim Henson Company)

True Identity is a comedy about a black actor named Miles Pope (Lenny Henry) who wants to play a part in Othello. After a plane ride home from a failed acting job Miles meets a producer named Leland Carver (Frank Langella) who slips out his mob identity when the plane is about to crash... (imdb)

Penelope is a modern day offbeat fable about a young woman who, having spent her life trapped by a family curse sets out to find love and discover her true self. [Original Release 2006 at the Toronto Film Festival] (imdb)

The life of a singing cat.

Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie immediately embraces the modern world and helps Bernard on the side. (imdb)

Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. (imdb)

The story behind "the funny little wiggly man". (imdb)

Documentary exploring the history of the British institution. Comedian Lenny Henry examines how it became a success after initially being criticised by politicians and academics, and reveals how the Open University helped him change his life for the better.

5 poor workers in a supermarket in Leeds whose lives turn upside down after they jointly win the lottery, and then in series 2 it's the turn of a team of hospital staff. (imdb)

Samuel Foster, a hard-working man trying to support his family in a South London multi-storey council flat. The Samuel character was based on the fictional character James Evans Sr. in Good Times. Alongside Beaton, was Canadian actress Isabelle Lucas, portraying Samuel's wife, Pearl Foster (Florida Evans in the original), who gossips with her best friend, Vilma, played by Carmen Munroe.

Humorous review of British history.

Perfect little stories entertaining to children and adults alike. Colorful and humorous with a diversity of English dialects and characters. Always positive and a refreshing youthful score. A must watch for pre-school and up. (imdb)

A keen but accident-prone dragon learns how to become a dragon at Dragon School.

The evening of comedy, music and entertainment continues, as celebrity performers are beamed directly from their homes into those of the viewers in a bid to raise funds for those fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Presented by Lenny Henry, Matt Baker, Zoe Ball and Paddy McGuinness

A sketch show featuring many different characters and spoofs.

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

Pearl and Gadabout are now a flying doctor trio, caring for creatures including a mermaid, a unicorn and a sneezy lion. However when bad weather forces them to land at the palace, Pearl is locked up by her uncle, the king.