Gold takes on Lenny Henry documentary
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Joseph O'Halloran
| 01 July 2019

Leading British broadcaster UKTV has commissioned three-part original documentary series Lenny Henry’s Race Through Comedy (3x60’) for its leading comedy channel Gold.

Produced by Douglas Road Productions (part of Endemol Shine UK), 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 paints a funny yet thought-provoking picture of British comedy history from the 1970s to the present day, tackling the classic and the controversial while he meets the stars and celebrity fans of these iconic comedies.

The leading British comedian will take viewers on a personal journey with some of the people behind the sitcoms, sketches and stand-up comedy who have helped create and shape Britain’s culturally diverse comedic landscape.

Lenny Henry’s Race Through Comedy will air on Gold in the Autumn. Carlton Dixon will produce alongside Sir Lenny Henry the series he also wrote. Henry and Angela Ferreira executive produced for Douglas Road Productions for whom the latter is managing director. She commented: “We are delighted to be working in collaboration with UKTV to tell this really important part of British cultural history for the first time on television.”

“I’m proud to be involved in this project,” added Iain Coyle, head of comedy entertainment at Gold. “It’s funny, entertaining and educating. There’s amazing insight and some brilliant clips. It’s an illustration of just how much has changed over the decades and how much more hasn’t.”