Lenny Henry On Comedy, Dramatic Acting & Returning To Stand-Up

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In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by the legendary comedian, actor, and writer, Sir Lenny Henry.

The pair look back at Lenny’s incredible career, from his early stand-up and TV shows, to his latest projects. They discuss racism, realities of working in the entertainment industry, and the pressure that comes with a long career.

Lenny talks about his return to stand-up with his new tour, Lenny Henry: Still at Large, and his new BBC show,The Split Up (available on BBC iPlayer now).

Plus, they deep dive into the world of being a stand-up comedian, inspirations, and how it's changed over the years.

Elsewhere, Romesh and Lenny get into self-care, manscaping, and some questionable fashion choices, and Lenny opens up about death, grief, and some of the lessons he’s learned throughout his life. Plus, Shanthi has a bone to pick with Romesh...

A fascinating conversation about comedy, careers, ageing, loss, and what it takes to keep going.

Buy tickets to Lenny's tour 'Still at Large' with dates until November 4, 2026.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro