Sir Lenny Henry says he is 'jealous' of ex-wife Dawn French for a heart-breaking reason

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In his latest Channel 4 passion project, Sir Lenny Henry delves into the craft of comedy, interviewing four iconic British comics on the joys and challenges of tickling the public's funny bone.Throughout this four-part series, 'Legends of Comedy,' we'll see sit-downs with Sally Phillips from 'Smack the Pony' and Romesh Ranganathan from 'The Ranganation'.

Lenny confesses that exploring their comedic journeys has rekindled his desire to return to stand-up after a 15-year hiatus.The 66 year old told us, "It made me go, ‘Actually, I really fancy just getting up and doing stand up,’" adding, "It’s made me have lots of thoughts about it.

I don’t know if I’d do it because I like acting, but there’s something very lovely about walking on stage on your own with an audience who’s paid money to see you." Eagerly contemplating a comeback, Lenny isn't shying away from heavier material either. "The best comedians for me are ones who are playing a character or ones who say stuff about their family, their life, their mental health.They’re not scared to say, ‘This is what the world is like for me.’" He expressed admiration for Richard Pryor's unfiltered candour on stage, discussing everything from his mother being a prostitute to his father being a pimp, and how his transparency has inspired Lenny, especially following the revelations in his 2019 book about his true paternity.