What time is Sir Lenny Henry: A Life On Screen on BBC2 tonight and what is it about?
The one-off documentary celebrates Sir Lenny Henry's career and showcases his incredible work over the past 41 years - here's when you can watch
AFTER an illustrious career in showbusiness the BAFTA award winning comedian, actor and writer Lenny Henry is being celebrated with a new show.
The one-off documentary called Sir Lenny Henry: A Life on Screen will be aired on BBC2 tonight - here's what we know.
When is Sir Lenny Henry: A Life On Screen?
Sir Lenny Henry: A Life On Screen will be aired tonight at 9pm on BBC2.
If you are unable to catch it then, the show will be repeated on Wednesday December 21 at 11pm.
What is it about?
The special broadcast delves into the archives of Sir Lenny's work, which spans a massive 41 years, and showcases some of his best moments.
The show ranges from his early appearance in New Faces to his instrumental roles in Tiswas and Comic Relief to become Britain’s most diverse and critically acclaimed performers.
During the documentary, there are interviews with close friends and colleagues such as Richard Curtis, Kim Fuller, Michael Grade, Trevor McDonald and Chris Tarrant.
And there is an in depth interview with Sir Lenny himself about his long and glittering career.
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