Lenny Henry: Finding ShakespeareApril 7, 2016

This is the story of an unlikely love affair. As a teenager and aspiring comedian from a black working class community close to Birmingham, comedian turned actor Lenny Henry had a deep-seated aversion to Shakespeare and his 'gobble-de-gook' language. Yet now he is one of the Bard's most passionate fans and wants the rest of us to feel the same way. Lenny reveals how he broke through the language barrier by watching Shakespeare performed and encountering some very unlikely Shakespeare fans. Lenny interviews a galaxy of stars who have played Shakespearian characters and we follow Lenny preparing to make his National Theatre debut in Shakespeare’s 'Comedy Of Errors.' (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC

Lenny Henry: Finding Shakespeare was broadcast on SBS ONE at Thursday 7 April 2016, 04:50. This episode was initially placed on Saturday 15 March 2014.