Lenny's Britain (2007)
Lenny's Britain
2007Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives
Seasons & Episode
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.
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.
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.
Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives