Lenny Henry rues fate of black TV dramas after Three Little Birds axed

Lenny Henry says he plans to turn Three Little Birds into a book. Photograph: David Vintiner

Lenny Henry says “many black dramas” are being axed after one series, with his Windrush ITV drama Three Little Birds becoming the latest victim.

Henry said he would turn Three Little Birds into a book instead as he had stories planned out for the characters for a second series.