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Lenny Henry to receive lifetime achievement award at tonight’s NTAs ceremony

National Television Awards will recognise Henry’s near 50-year career in entertainment

The Independent UK

Lenny Henry on his roaring 60s, writing for kids and facing Lord of the Rings trolls: ‘They sit in their pants, slagging off anything different’

His mother warned him not to overstretch; his partner tells him to be more choosy. But Lenny Henry (actor, comedian, campaigner, author, hobbit) just can’t help himself

The Guardian - UK

A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton and other stars who had hidden roles on Harry Potter

Laura Hamilton - best known as a presenter on A Place in the Sun - has revealed that she worked on a Harry Potter film - joining a long list of celebs who had roles you might have missed on the JK Rowling movie franchise

Daily Mirror

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Hundreds of copies of Sir Lenny Henry's novel to be given to Liverpool schools

10 Liverpool schools to receive 600 free books as part of 25,000 given away across the UK.

Liverpool Echo

Best podcasts of the week: Kim Kardashian, reality star turned legal activist, pivots to true crime

In this week’s newsletter: the reality star examines the case of Kevin Keith in The System – can she pull off another rebrand? Plus: five of the best podcasts about money

The Guardian - UK

'It's time we recognise Black history is British history and MUST be taught in schools'

Today, on National Teachers’ Day, and as Black History Month begins, we are calling for the history of Black Britons to be made a mandatory part of the National Curriculum

Daily Mirror

Ship docked on coastline for 40 years to be film set

It is hoped the historic Duke of Lancaster will finally be restored to its former glory

Liverpool Echo

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Should you stay friends with your ex and how do you make it work?

Dawn French has said she and Lenny Henry have ‘shifted with relative ease from a 25-year marriage to a lasting friendship’ – but is it so easy for everyone? Kate Ng chats to an expert

The Independent UK

Should you stay friends with your ex and how do you make it work?

Dawn French has said she and Lenny Henry have ‘shifted with relative ease from a 25-year marriage to a lasting friendship’ – but is it so easy for everyone? Kate Ng chats to an expert

The Independent UK

Rising to the Surface by Lenny Henry review – the breakthrough years

In the second instalment of his memoir, the comedian reflects the fame and frustration that came with hitting the big time

The Guardian - UK

Whoopi Goldberg denounces criticism of The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon over ‘woke’ casting

Goldberg responded to critics who deemed the hit new shows ‘woke’ with their casting

Evening Standard

Lenny Henry praises new Lord of the Rings series for featuring diverse cast

‘People want to see themselves,’ actor said

The Independent UK

Londoner’s Diary: Boris’s ex-wife not short of memoir material

In today’s Diary: New memoir from Boris’s ex? / Sir Lenny on Luther / Rap blunder from new deputy PM / Starmer’s night off / Dinner with Kate Moss

Evening Standard

Amazon Prime Video halts user ratings for The Rings of Power after series suffers ‘review bombing’

Review bombing occurs when bigots flood a show with bad reviews in order to make it seem less appealing or popular

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Rising to the Surface by Lenny Henry review – there’s nothing very funny about fame

In his often moving second memoir, the comedian reflects on his unlikely journey from seaside summer seasons to award-winning elder statesman of TV – and why he feels he failed his mother

The Independent UK

Amazon Prime Video halts user ratings for The Rings of Power after series suffers ‘review bombing’

Review bombing occurs when bigots flood a show with bad reviews in order to make it seem less appealing or popular

The Guardian - UK

Trouble harfoot? Amazon’s Lord of the Rings epic divides Tolkien fans

There can be no middle ground on Middle-earth, as reactions to The Rings of Power demonstrate

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos says his son told him ‘not to eff up’ Rings of Power series with Amazon

Billionaire businessman also admitted some of his creative suggestions to showrunners were ‘ignored’

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The Independent UK

Lenny Henry praises new Lord of the Rings series for featuring diverse cast

‘People want to see themselves,’ actor said

The Independent UK

Should you stay friends with your ex and how do you make it work?

Dawn French has said she and Lenny Henry have ‘shifted with relative ease from a 25-year marriage to a lasting friendship’ – but is it so easy for everyone? Kate Ng chats to an expert

The Independent UK

Lenny Henry says fantasy fans can ‘believe in dragons’ but can’t accept Black actors

‘Storytellers can do what they want, because they’re storytellers,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of After The Lights Go Out by John Vercher and The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves.

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos says his son told him ‘not to eff up’ Rings of Power series with Amazon

Billionaire businessman also admitted some of his creative suggestions to showrunners were ‘ignored’

Daily Record

Lenny Henry's dramatic weight loss as comedian was 'body shamed' for film role

The comedian has managed to shed the pounds by changing his lifestyle and switching to healthier habits.

The Independent UK

Should you stay friends with your ex and how do you make it work?

Dawn French has said she and Lenny Henry have ‘shifted with relative ease from a 25-year marriage to a lasting friendship’ – but is it so easy for everyone? Kate Ng chats to an expert

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