Lenny Henry to be awarded knighthood

The Dudley born actor is to be recognised for services to drama and charity Credit: PA

Lenny Henry is to be awarded a knighthood for his services to drama and charity in a ceremony at Windsor Castle later.

The Dudley-born comedian started out working on the controversial Black And White Minstrel Show before getting his big break doing impressions on talent show New Faces.

His career as a stand-up comic led to him joining children's TV show Tiswas alongside Chris Tarrant, and its late-night adult sister show OTT before he went on to work on BBC1's Three Of A Kind.

Last year Henry made headlines when he lambasted the media for failing to support black and ethnic minority talent into the industry at a BAFTA award ceremony.

He is equally well known for his charitable work for Children in Need.

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