Lenny Henry Launches Scripted Production Outfit Esmerelda Productions Introduction Lenny Henry, the British comedy legend and diversity lobbyist, has debuted a new scripted production company called Esmerelda Productions. Backed by the £50 million ($61 million) Banijay UK Growth Fund, Esmerelda Productions aims to produce drama and comedy shows that prioritize working with under-represented writers, cast, […]
Lenny Henry Launches Banijay-Backed Esmerelda Productions Introduction Renowned actor, comedian, and writer Lenny Henry has recently launched a new production company known as Esmerelda Productions, backed by Banijay U.K. The venture aims to focus on the creation of drama and comedy content, with a distinct emphasis on amplifying the voices of under-represented communities. About Lenny […]
A Lack of Grit and Texture: Lenny Henry’s Windrush Drama Falls Short Lenny Henry’s latest period drama, Three Little Birds, attempts to shed light on the experiences of Jamaican immigrants moving to England in the 1950s. Inspired by his own family’s stories, the show follows three women as they navigate the challenges and disappointments of […]
Review: Lenny Henry’s Windrush Drama is Sumptuous but Sanitised Introduction Lenny Henry’s new drama, “Three Little Birds,” explores the experiences of immigrants from the Windrush generation in 1950s Britain. Based in part on Henry’s own mother’s story, the drama seeks to depict the challenges and hopes of those who came to England during this time. […]
