Peers to hear from Sir Lenny Henry about media diversity
Peers will hear evidence from Sir Lenny Henry about diversity in the TV industry.
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Tom Watson calls for Ofcom to become more diverse
Tom Watson has called for TV watchdog Ofcom to “practice what it preaches” and become more diverse.
BBC ‘more diverse than ever’ with most BAME staff in its history
The BBC has been billed as “more diverse than ever” after the release of figures revealing the broadcaster now has the highest proportion of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff in its history.
Sir Lenny Henry laments need for foodbanks in UK as he opens Red Nose Day show
Comic Relief founder Sir Lenny Henry has decried the need for foodbanks in “one of the richest countries in the world”.
Stars will be out in force as Red Nose Day returns
Red Nose Day returns to BBC One with skits and celebrities for an evening of charity fundraising.
Black Panther and Doctor Who among winners at new social impact awards
Black Panther and Doctor Who are among the winners of a new award that recognises social impact in the entertainment and arts industries.
Sir Lenny Henry on diversity: It’s not enough to have more people in EastEnders
Sir Lenny Henry has called for the BBC and other broadcasters to do more to boost diversity, saying it’s “not enough to have more people in EastEnders and doing the weather”.
Adrian Lester calls for tax break to boost TV and film diversity
TV star Adrian Lester has called on the Government to take a “big step” to boost diversity behind the camera.
Sir Lenny Henry calls for tax relief to increase representation in film and TV
Sir Lenny Henry and Adrian Lester will hand deliver a letter signed by a string of stars to 10 Downing Street today, calling for tax breaks to increase the representation of women, BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and disabled people working behind the camera.
Lenny Henry to discuss integrating into Dudley with Trevor McDonald
Sir Lenny Henry has spoken of his joy at being interviewed by former newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald for a programme celebrating his career in comedy as he turns 60.
Hayley Atwell to star in BBC adaptation of The Long Song
Hayley Atwell and Sir Lenny Henry will star in a TV adaptation of best-selling novel The Long Song, the BBC has announced.
Dame Julie Walters to feature in new National Theatre portrait exhibition
Portraits of Dame Julie Walters, Olivia Colman and Sir Lenny Henry will be included in a new photography exhibition at the National Theatre.
Sir Lenny Henry lands TV special to celebrate his career as he turns 60
Sir Lenny Henry will have his decades-long career honoured with a celebratory broadcast on BBC One to coincide with his 60th birthday this year.
Sir Lenny Henry: Slavery issue was like a big stone on my heart
Comedian Sir Lenny Henry says he became emotional confronting the issue of slavery in a new documentary.