The Lenny Henry Show (1987)

Season 1

Sitcom based around the character of wide-boy Brixton pirate radio DJ - the "crucialll!!!" Delbert Wilkins, founder of the BBC (Brixton Broadcasting Corporation). It focus on Delbert's attempts to break into the big time.

Where to Watch The Lenny Henry Show (1987) • Season 1

6 Episodes

Sonny Sidles Up
E1
Sonny Sidles UpHe may be Brixton's 'Prince of Cool', but how will pirate broadcaster, style-counsellor and fashion model Delbert Wilkins handle the hot potato of an unexpected intrusion into his private life?
Leg of Darkness
E2
Leg of DarknessAlex invests in some meat of dubious origin, so Julie, the kebab house's one-woman Green Party, tries to convince Delbert of the difference between 'crucial' and 'critical'.
Play Misty Blue for Me
E3
Play Misty Blue for MeDelbert's family and friends enjoy a gospel service making Delbert's mother evaluate his love-life. Delbert uses his 'Soul Searchers' phone-in show to play cupid but not for himself. Alex plans an illegal rave.
Money's Too Tight to Mention
E4
Money's Too Tight to MentionDelbert's belief in the cash-free society is put to the test.
Out on Bails
E5
Out on BailsDelbert and PC Monkhouse plan a cricket match to improve Brixton's community-police relations, but Sergeant Lillie is determined to put a riot shield in their wheel.
A Mega-Star is Born
E6
A Mega-Star is BornThe kebab house goes up-market, the radio station goes middle-of-the-road, and Delbert's mum just goes.... forcing Delbert Wilkins, star of the 'BBC', to wonder where his future lies.