Lenny Henry says first stand-up in 15 years comes as racism ‘still at large’

Sir Lenny Henry is returning for his first stand-up tour in more than 15 years (Ian West/PA) - (PA Archive)

Comedian Sir Lenny Henry has said his first stand-up tour in more than 15 years comes as racism is “still at large”.

The 67-year-old, who began his career as the winner of TV talent show New Faces in 1975, said he had continued to do one-off gigs, but gave up touring 16 years ago as he “needed a break”, adding he found it “exhausting”.