Lenny's Britain

Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives

Storyline

Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives

First Aired

2007-06-12
Last Aired

2007-07-03
Creator
Genre

Documentary, Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

4
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

great britain travel britain

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Season 1

1. Family Matters

Lenny Henry sets out to discover what makes us laugh. His journey begins in the family, where humour i...More

Lenny Henry sets out to discover what makes us laugh. His journey begins in the family, where humour is a way of dealing with tensions arising from the rites of passage.Less

60mins 2007-06-12

2. The Labour Of Laughs

Lenny Henry tries his hand at a number of different jobs in Scotland to find out about the British sen...More

Lenny Henry tries his hand at a number of different jobs in Scotland to find out about the British sense of humour in the workplace. As a factory worker, a waiter, a fire-fighter, an office worker and finally a parking attendant, Lenny discovers that laughs at work are not always just about fun.Less

60mins 2007-06-19

3. Something For The Weekend

Lenny Henry goes to Blackpool to see the British sense of humour on holiday. He discovers a pick and m...More

Lenny Henry goes to Blackpool to see the British sense of humour on holiday. He discovers a pick and mix of good old-fashioned seaside sauciness, hen nights and 21st century drag acts.Less

60mins 2007-06-26

4. Mind The Gap

We all belong to some kind of community which gives us a sense of identity, but what exactly does that...More

We all belong to some kind of community which gives us a sense of identity, but what exactly does that 'c' word mean? Lenny Henry travels across Britain to find out if there's a shared community, and to see how it's expressed through humour.Less