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Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Description: Exploring British comedy of colour and rich in multiculturalism over the last five decades. Lenny Henry will tackle the classic and the controversial while he meets the stars and celebrity fans of these iconic comedies.
Genre: TV program
Cast: Lenny Henry

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