The Lenny Henry Show (1987–1988)

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

Stars:

Lenny Henry, Vas Blackwood, Ellen Thomas

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Lenny Henry	...	Delbert Wilkins (12 episodes, 1987-1988)
Vas Blackwood	...	Winston (12 episodes, 1987-1988)
Ellen Thomas	...	Rose (12 episodes, 1987-1988)
Michael Mears	...	Alex (12 episodes, 1987-1988)
Gina McKee	...	Julie (12 episodes, 1987-1988)
Malcolm Rennie	...	Sgt. Lillie (12 episodes, 1987-1988)
Nimmy March	...	Claudette (10 episodes, 1987-1988)
Naim Khan	...	Wazim (9 episodes, 1987-1988)
Louis Mahoney	...	Jake (6 episodes, 1987)
Pip Torrens	...	PC Monkhouse (6 episodes, 1987)

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

radio | sitcom

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 October 1987 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (12 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in The Greatest: 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001)

User Reviews

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.