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In 2010, Henry produced and starred in a five-part web series for the BBC Comedy website, Conversations with my Wife, about a fictional couple conversing over Skype while the wife is away on business leaving the husband (played by Henry) to hold the fort at home.
The comedian and actor recalls how he fell for French after watching her perform at a comedy club in his memoir. He praises their friendship and humour after their 25-year marriage ended in 2010.
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Oct 13, 2022 · Learn about the comedian's marriages, divorces and current partner. Lenny Henry was married to Dawn French for 25 years and has a daughter with her, but he also dated Lisa Makin since 2013.
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Mar 18, 2022 · BBC Comic Relief: Lenny Henry's life from his Vicar of Dibley star wife of 25 years to new partner after split. Sir Lenny Henry helped set up Comic Relief and has had an incredible career. getwestlondon.
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Mar 15, 2024 · Top comedians Lenny Henry and Dawn French were married for 25 years before splitting. Sir Henry has now taken a step back from Comic Relief after missing his ex-wife on stage. Dawn...
Mar 15, 2024 · The Lenny Henry Show star, 65, and The Vicar of Dibley actress, 66, got married in 1984 in what they described as a "fancy-schmancy" big wedding but went their separate ways after 25 years of...
Sir Lenny Henry told Radio Times he was 'missing the gang' of fellow comics who co-hosted with him in the '80s, including his ex-wife Dawn French, 66, Jennifer Saunders, Billy Connolly and the...
