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Grounded with Louis Theroux

Grounded with Louis Theroux

BBC Radio 4
Black British Lives Matter with Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder

Black British Lives Matter with Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder

Faber & Faber Ltd

08/31/2022

Ep 160: Sir Lenny Henry

We’re back in National Treash territory as we welcome our first Knight of the Realm to the Dream Restaurant: Sir Lenny Henry. Lenny Henry’s ‘Rising to the Surface’ is published by Faber & Faber on 1 September. Buy it here. Lenny Henry‘s ‘The Book of Legends’ is published by Pan Macmillan on 13 October. Buy it here. Lenny Henry stars in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ on Prime Video from 2 September. Watch it here. Follow Lenny on Twitter @LennyHenry Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 6m
05/18/2020

4. Lenny Henry

Louis is using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he’s been longing to talk to – a fascinating mix of the celebrated, the controversial and the mysterious. Louis speaks to Sir Lenworth George Henry, better known as comedian, campaigner and actor Lenny Henry. Lenny discusses racism in the UK, his relationship with his mother and disco ‘snog tracks’.

1h 3m
11/24/2023

Lenny Henry, Richard Osman, and Toby sits in with a glass of milk #419

Have you ever put a kitchen spread on your head to make your hair grow? Hello good friend, and welcome to episode 419 of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast. This week everyone’s favourite Tarrant was on the show. That’s right, we had a voice note from the wonderful Chris Tarrant! Toby Tarrant was also here, sitting in for Chris Moyles. Speaking of national treasures, Lenny Henry came by this week, and told stories of boozy cakes, and being knighted. Richard Osman also stopped by and told a rather exceptional story involving David Bowie, Suede and a toilet in Barcelona. To top it all off, Exec Producer Pippa popped in on her week off to play a round of Craptic Birthdays. Now despite delivering on guests, Toby managed to spoil it all and gross out the entire team with a questionable admission involving milk. So, click play and prepare to be both entertained and disgusted by this glorious podcast which also includes: Toby pranking DomPub Quiz-GateProducer Vin picking a fight with Derek Chisora Enjoy! The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Weekdays 6:30am-10am

1h 32m
09/01/2022

Ronny Chieng Thinks Summer Is the Worst Season. Prove Him Wrong.

Ice cream. Vacations. Long walks on the beach. Ronny Chieng f**king hates it all. Summer is the worst season. Prove him wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 min
12/12/2022

Black British Art Matters With Ashton Attzs and Rianna Jade Parker

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Art Matters with Ashton Attzs and Rianna Jade Parker. Ashton Attz, is a Black non-binary painter and illustrator who won the coveted Evening Standard Art Prize in 2018 for the painting of transgender swimmers, “Don’t Stay In Ya Lane”, and Rianna Jade Parker is a leading a critic, curator and researcher whose first book ‘A Brief History of Black British Art’ was published by Tate in 2021. Art can both define a culture, shape it, and articulate the thoughts and feelings of a community. From Chris Ofili to Lynette Yiadom- Boakye we explores exactly what art says about Black British Live and why it matters. Find out more about the hosts and guests: Ashton Attzs Instagram: @attzs Rianna Jade Parker Twitter: @xaymacans http://www.riannajadeparker.com/ Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
11/07/2022

Black British Hair Matters With Stephanie Cohen and Kevin Morosky

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Hair Matters with activist Stephanie Cohen from the Halo Collective, and filmmaker Kevin Morosky. From dreadlocks to weaves, we look at what our hair says about our Black identity. We explore the politics and racism around hair, from "Black is beautiful" afros to discrimination in the workplace. Black barbershops and hair salons play a central role in our communities. We discuss what we love about our hair and what can sometimes make us want to pull it out! Find out more about the hosts and guests: Stephanie Cohen https://halocollective.co.uk/ Twitter @TheHaloCode Instagram: @thehalocode Kevin Morosky http://www.kevinmorosky.com/ Instagram: @kevinmorosky Twitter: @kevinmorosky Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 min
10/23/2023

Sir Lenny Henry: Truth telling, support networks, and bad handwriting

Have you spoken to your parents and grandparents about their own life experiences? For Sir Lenny Henry, it’s been important to document his family’s stories. In this chat with Fearne, Lenny talks about his community’s culture of overcoming big life events as a collective, explains how his humour won him allies when he was being bullied, and thinks about what still needs to be done to tackle racism in the UK. You can catch episode one of Three Little Birds on ITVX now, and episode two will be on ITV on Sunday 29 October. Lenny’s latest children’s book, The Boy With Wings: Clash of the Superkids, is out now. CONTENT WARNING: This episode frankly discusses incidents of racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

53 min
10/10/2022

Black British Fashion Matters With Afua Hirsch, Ozwald Boateng and Professor Carol Tulloch

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Fashion Matters with Afua Hirsch, Ozwald Boateng and Professor Carol Tulloch. What fashion, clothes and style say about Black British culture and identity. Afua Hirsch is an award winning author and journalist, TV presenter, one of Britain’s thought leaders and most importantly for this episode, a partner with SIKA Fashion. Ozwald Boateng is one of the most recognizable names in British fashion known for his trademark twist on classic tailoring and bespoke styles. Professor Carol Tulloch, a writer, leading academic, and curator with a specialism in dress and black identities. Between them they make up a Black British Fashion Matters dream team and a very exciting podcast. Find out more about the hosts and guests: Ozwald Boateng https://www.ozwaldboateng.co.uk/ Afua Hirsch https://www.afuahirsch.com/ Prof. Carol Tulloch http://professorcaroltulloch.com/ Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Cover art by Faber Music by The Lethargees Podcast by Faber & Faber Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
09/11/2022

Lenny Henry, Russell Howard, Damien Molony, Motsi Mabuse

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, dance, film and broadcasting The legendary Lenny Henry discusses his extraordinary life and career in his new book 'Rising to the Surface'. The always funny Russell Howard chats about the return of his weekly Sky Comedy show 'The Russell Howard Hour'. Awesome actor Damien Molony fills us in on the latest series of 'Brassic' on Sky Max. And Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse shares her riveting life story in her new book 'Finding My Own Rhythm'. Plus Edward Enninful, Aidan Turner and Vanessa Feltz. You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51 min
12/05/2022

Black British Disabled People Matter With Michelle Daley and Katouche Goll

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Disabled People Matter with Michelle Daley and Katouche Goll, both leading campaigners for Black disability rights for people in Britain. Daley and Goll explain why we cannot properly address racism in Britain today unless Black disabled people are front and centre of any struggle. Estimated to make up 22 percent of the Black British population we explore exactly why Black British disabled people’s lives matter. Find out more about the hosts and guests: Michelle Daley http://www.daleymichelle.co.uk/ Twitter: @michedaley Katouche Goll Twitter: @itsKatouche Instagram: @itskatouche Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min
10/08/2022

Comedian Lenny Henry , Marina Hyde at the Tory conference, the wild world of chess

This week, Marina Hyde picks over the rubble of this week’s decision-making by the Tories (1m25s), Sean Ingle delves into the wild world of chess (10m52s), and Tom Lamont sits down with comedian, writer and actor Lenny Henry (25m57s).

50 min
10/21/2019

Lenny Henry

Living legend Lenny Henry sits down with James O'Brien for an in-depth look at his life and times on the small screen.

42 min
10/20/2012

Michael Morpurgo, John McCarthy in the Wye Valley, dialect poet Raymond Reed, Lenny Henry's Inheritance Tracks

Sian Williams and Richard Coles with author, playwright and poet Michael Morpurgo, Jane Esuantsiwa Goldsmith who went to Ghana to find her father and ended up being anointed Queen Mother of Akoanso village, Northumbrian dialect poet Raymond Reed, and animal movement coach Peter Elliott. John McCarthy continues his romantic tour of the Wye Valley, best-selling crime writer Peter James takes a stroll through Brighton's dark underbelly and actor and comedian Lenny Henry shares his Inheritance Tracks. Producer: Dixi Stewart.

1h 25m
10/24/2022

Black British Fathers Matter With Adrian Lester and Marvyn Harrison

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week Marcus discusses why Black British Fathers Matter with actor Adrian Lester and activist Marvyn Harrison. From ‘absent fathers’ being blamed for the ills of Black society to playing a critical role in the Black family - dissecting the truth from the stereotypes - everything is talked about with raw honesty. Adrian Lester CBE is an award-winning stage and film actor, writer and director. Regarded as one of the most versatile actors in the UK, Adrian Lester receives critical acclaim for his roles on TV, the big screen and theatre. He is also the father of two daughters. Marvyn Harrison is the founder of Dope Black Dads, an organisation set up to counter the negative narratives around Black fathers as well as offering support to Black men to be better fathers. He is also the father of two small children. Find out more about the hosts and guests: Adrian Lester https://tinapriceconsultants.com/adrian-lester/ Instagram: @adrian_lester Twitter: @AdrianLester Marvyn Harrison https://www.marvynharrison.co.uk/ Instagram: @marvynharrison Twitter: @Marvyn_Harrison Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min
11/28/2022

Black British Food Matters With Zoe Adjonyoh and Melissa Thompson

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Food Matters with Zoe Adjonyoh, founder of Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen and award-winning food journalist Melissa Thompson. Food plays a central role in any society. It carries our culture across generations and holds secrets about our history. We also ask if the food wider society values contains racist overtones, for example why is French cuisine regularly seen as the height of “good cooking” while West African food is rarely mentioned? Find out more about the hosts and guests: Zoe Adjonyoh https://www.zoesghanakitchen.com/ Twitter: @zoeadjonyoh Instagram: @zoeadjonyoh Melissa Thompson https://www.fowlmouths.co.uk/ Twitter: @FowlMouthsFood Instagram: @fowlmouthsfood Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 min
11/21/2022

Black British Mental Health Matters With Marverine Cole and David Harewood

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Mental Health Matters with the highly acclaimed actor David Harewood and journalist and documentary maker Marverine Cole. With Black Britons four times more likely to be sectioned under the Mental Health Act this is one of the most pressing issues affecting our communities. Our guests talk about the reality behind the shocking stats, their own personal mental health experiences and whether living in Britain is bad for our mental health. Find out more about the hosts and guests: David Harewood https://davidharewood.co.uk/ Twitter: @DavidHarewood Instagram: @davidharewood David Harewood’s BBC Two documentary is ‘Psychosis and Me’ Marverine Cole https://www.marverinecole.co.uk/ Twitter: @TVMarv Instagram: @tvmarv Marverine Cole’s BBC Radio 4 documentary is ‘Black Girls Don’t Cry’ Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
12/31/2022

Weekend podcast: best of 2022 – part 2

Weekend is taking a break. So this week, the team is picking out their favourite pieces from the last few months just in case you missed them. Writer Tom Lamont sits down with beloved British writer, actor and comedian, Lenny Henry (1m42s), journalist Jess Cartner-Morley looks at whether we’ve finally reached peak Whatsapp (25m03s), and finally, columnist Zoe Williams asks: Why has Britain fallen in love with Botox? (37m37s)

54 min
10/17/2022

Black British Comedians Matter With Dane Baptiste and Gina Yashere

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy, and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British comedians Matter with Dane Baptiste and Gina Yashere. Why we laugh, what we laugh at - and what it reveals about us as Black British people. Gina Yashere exemplifies what many see as a Black British talent drain to the US. In 2008, she became the first Briton to perform on Def Comedy Jam and has gone on to star in her own comedy specials on Netflix and to create, produce and act in the hit sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, just confirmed for its 4th season on CBS. Dane Baptiste made history in 2014 as the first Black British act to be nominated for a comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He regularly appears on TV and radio and his podcast Dane Baptiste Questions Everything, was nominated for best podcast at the National Comedy Awards in 2021. Find out more about the hosts and guests: Gina Yashere https://www.ginayashere.com/ Dane Baptiste https://danebaptiste.co.uk/ Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ The new comedians recommended by Dane and Gina at the end of the episode: Babatunde Aléshé Axel Blake Mr Cee Munya Chawawa Mo Gilligan Darren Harriott Eddie Kadi Ola Labib Thanyia Moore Aurie Styla Cover art by Faber Music by The Lethargees Podcast by Faber & Faber Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

Trailer Black British Lives Matter with Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder

A podcast investigating what it means to be Black in Britain today, from exposing the racism to celebrating the joy in every walk of life. Sir Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder sit down with prominent Black British figures and explore the simple question: How do we make Black British Lives Matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 min
11/03/2022

Black British Music Matters With Jazzie B, Carlton Dixon and Beverley Knight

This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Music Matters with Jazzie B, Beverley Knight and Carlton Dixon. Literally the best experts and royalty of Black British music, to guide us through this incredibly important subject. From lovers rock to grime, and from Soul II Soul to Stormzy we cover it all and what our music says about Black British identity. Find out more about the hosts and guests: Jazzie B Twitter: @JazzieB Instagram: @jazziebobe Carlton Dixon Twitter: @CARLYCASSIUS Beverley Knight https://www.beverleyknight.com/ Instagram: @beverleyknight Marcus Ryder Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min

Lenny Henry on Apple