Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis ‘honoured’ to accept philanthropy award

Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis (Ian West/PA) - (PA Archive)

Comic Relief co-founders Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis have said they feel “deeply honoured” to accept a philanthropy award recognising the charity’s efforts to address inequality and poverty.

Comedian and actor Sir Lenny, 66, who was recently in Prime Video series The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, and Love Actually director Curtis, 68, co-founded Comic Relief in 1985.