TV series

The Lenny Henry Show

1987–1988 · 6 seasons

A breezy, joke-dense sitcom carried by a big, boisterous comic character and a lively ensemble.

Overview: Sitcom based around the character of wide-boy Brixton pirate radio DJ - the "crucialll!!!" Delbert Wilkins, founder of the BBC (Brixton Broadcasting Corporation). It focus on Delbert's attempts to break into the big time.
How it feels: Light, satirical, whimsical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, identity, friendship, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
identity
friendship
class
media
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild