Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Lenny Henry

1. Doctor Who (2005–2022)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.

Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith

Votes: 246,670

2. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.

Stars: Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Markella Kavenagh

Votes: 352,331

3. The Sandman (2022– )

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Upon escaping after decades of imprisonment by a mortal wizard, Dream, the personification of dreams, sets about to reclaim his lost equipment.

Stars: Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Patton Oswalt, Vivienne Acheampong

Votes: 171,411

4. Broadchurch (2013–2017)

TV-MA | 1,143 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.

Stars: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan

Votes: 127,370

5. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

PG | 142 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for their third year of study, where they delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat to the young wizard.

Director: Alfonso Cuarón | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Griffiths

Votes: 691,909 | Gross: $249.36M

6. The Last Leg (2012– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Aussie comedian and amputee athlete, Adam Hills, British comedian Josh Widdicombe, UK's most famous amputee comedian Alex Brooker, and their celebrity guests provide topical commentary on the week.

Stars: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Rosie Jones

Votes: 1,674

7. The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022)

TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

More than a thousand years before the events of "The Witcher," seven outcasts in an Elven world join forces in a quest against an all-powerful empire.

Stars: Sophia Brown, Laurence O'Fuarain, Mirren Mack, Lenny Henry

Votes: 44,866

8. The Young Ones (1982–1984)

TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy

The crazy and sometimes surreal comedic adventures of four very different students in Thatcher's Britain.

Stars: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan

Votes: 16,461

9. Penelope (2006)

PG | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will accept her as one of their own."

Director: Mark Palansky | Stars: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Reese Witherspoon, Richard E. Grant

Votes: 66,238 | Gross: $10.01M

10. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.

Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall

Votes: 13,196

11. W1A (2014–2024)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Ian Fletcher, formerly the Head of the Olympic Deliverance Commission, has taken up the position of Head of Values at the BBC.

Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Monica Dolan, Jessica Hynes, Sarah Parish

Votes: 3,134

12. The Syndicate (I) (2012–2021)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery

Each series features a different group of people whose lives turn upside down after they jointly win the lottery.

Stars: Lorraine Bruce, Katherine Rose Morley, Kieran Urquhart, Taj Atwal

Votes: 1,950

13. Three Little Birds (2023)

TV-MA | Drama

A life-affirming drama, written by Sir Lenny Henry inspired by his mother's stories about leaving Jamaica in the 1950s for Great Britain. Follows sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their friend Hosanna starting a new life in England.

Stars: Rochelle Neil, Yazmin Belo, Saffron Coomber, Javone Prince

Votes: 664

14. Neverwhere (1996)

30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A man in London encounters an injured young woman, and instantly exists only to those in London Below. As he helps the woman escape from assassins, he must try to find his way back to London Above.

Stars: Gary Bakewell, Laura Fraser, Hywel Bennett, Clive Russell

Votes: 3,043

15. The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012)

PG | 88 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London.

Directors: Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt | Stars: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven, Martin Freeman

Votes: 51,442 | Gross: $31.05M

16. The Long Song (2018)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

An adaptation of the award-winning novel by Andrea Levy. Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, following the trials, tribulations and survival of July and her odious mistress Caroline on a sugar plantation.

Stars: Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell, Ayesha Antoine, Doña Croll

Votes: 1,778

17. The Comic Strip Presents (1982– )

Comedy

A series of self contained television movies starring performers from London's "Comic Strip" comedy club and their friends. Noted for a high sense of parody of previous movies, literature, and generally everyone in sight.

Stars: Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, Nigel Planer

Votes: 1,634

18. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell

Votes: 2,767

19. Mirrormask (2005)

PG | 101 min | Drama, Fantasy

In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a fifteen-year-old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.

Director: Dave McKean | Stars: Stephanie Leonidas, Jason Barry, Rob Brydon, Gina McKee

Votes: 23,671 | Gross: $0.86M

20. Anansi Boys

Adventure, Drama, Fantasy | Post-production

A man discovers that his father was an incarnation of the god Anansi.

Stars: Fiona Shaw, CCH Pounder, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Watkins

21. Screen Two (1985–1998)

TV-14 | 120 min | Drama

In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.

Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones

Votes: 245

22. Portrait Artist of the Year (2013– )

Family, Reality-TV

Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.

Stars: Kate Bryan, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, Joan Bakewell

Votes: 399

23. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)

35 min | Game-Show

Comedy game show with celebrity guests and cheap prizes.

Stars: Les Dawson, Terry Wogan, Paul O'Grady, Bradley Walsh

Votes: 277

24. Loose Women (1999– )

60 min | Talk-Show

Lively daytime TV show, in which four "loose women" chat about news, issues and life in general.

Stars: Coleen Nolan, Andrea McLean, Carol McGiffin, Kaye Adams

Votes: 1,389

25. French and Saunders (1987–2017)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders satirically present aspects of British life, films such as Batman Forever and Pulp Fiction.

Stars: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron

Votes: 3,751

26. This Morning (1988– )

150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show

Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.

Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes

Votes: 896

27. The Catherine Tate Show (2004–2009)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Sketches by Catherine Tate and her comedy troupe.

Stars: Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne, Niky Wardley, Derren Litten

Votes: 4,299

28. Blue Peter (1958– )

25 min | Family

The British children's magazine program, which has been running since the late 1950s, targets children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Stars: John Noakes, Peter Purves, Valerie Singleton, Simon Groom

Votes: 617

29. Strictly Come Dancing (2004– )

TV-PG | 85 min | Music, Reality-TV

A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges' scores and viewer votes.

Stars: Alan Dedicoat, Craig Revel Horwood, Tess Daly, David Arch

Votes: 1,884

30. Missing You

Crime, Drama, Mystery | Filming

Detective Kat Donovan's world unravels when she finds her estranged fiancé on a dating app. This leads Kat to reopen the unsolved mystery surrounding her father's murder.

Stars: Jackie Knowles, Andy M Milligan, Paul Kaye, Steve Pemberton

31. Zog (2018 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

A keen but accident-prone dragon learns how to become a dragon at Dragon School.

Directors: Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon | Stars: Lenny Henry, Tracey Ullman, Rocco Wright, Patsy Ferran

Votes: 1,422

32. Screen One (1985–2002)

120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Anthology of unconnected movies of different genres.

Stars: Mark Chapman, Alfred Molina, Julie Walters, Geraldine James

Votes: 139

33. Chef! (1993–1996)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Famous chef Gareth Blackstock struggles with dividing time between wife Janice and the restaurant. It's a good thing he can let off steam with his remarks.

Stars: Lenny Henry, Roger Griffiths, Caroline Lee-Johnson, Claire Skinner

Votes: 1,557

34. Tiswas (1974–1982)

110 min | Animation, Family, Game-Show

Originally a Midlands-only "links" programme presented by Chris Tarrant and John Asher, Tiswas is chiefly remembered for evolving into a nationally broadcast comedy show with Chris joined by Sally James, Bob Carolgees and Lenny Henry.

Stars: Chris Tarrant, Sally James, John Asher, John Gorman

Votes: 218

35. The Great British Menu (2006– )

Reality-TV

Top British chefs compete against each other and are scored by a panel of acclaimed judges for the chance to cook one course of a four course banquet.

Stars: Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Jennie Bond

Votes: 465

36. The One Show (2006– )

30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show

A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.

Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles

Votes: 621

37. The Masked Singer UK (2020– )

Documentary, Family, Game-Show

British version of the South Korean singing competition/guessing game hit. Celebrity performers wearing elaborate costumes to conceal their identity compete - can you guess who is beneath the mask?

Stars: Joel Dommett, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Jim Johnson

Votes: 566

38. Zog and the Flying Doctors (2020 TV Movie)

26 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Pearl and Gadabout are now a flying doctor trio, caring for creatures including a mermaid, a unicorn and a sneezy lion. However when bad weather forces them to land at the palace, Pearl is locked up by her uncle, the king.

Director: Sean P. Mullen | Stars: Lenny Henry, Patsy Ferran, Daniel Ings, Hugh Skinner

Votes: 582

39. The Kumars at No. 42 (2001–2006)

30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Sanjeev Kumar is an aspiring chat-show host. He has celebrity guests round to his house (No. 42) to talk to them, but it all falls apart when his family cuts in on the action. The celebrity... See full summary »

Stars: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Vincent Ebrahim, Indira Joshi, Meera Syal

Votes: 663

40. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)

30 min | Documentary, Biography

The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »

Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield

Votes: 323

41. World in Action (1963–1998)

30 min | Documentary

A documentary series focusing on current affairs.

Stars: Brian Armstrong, Chris Kelly, Derek Cooper, Wilfrid Thomas

Votes: 98

42. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)

60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show

A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.

Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co

Votes: 1,126

43. Crackerjack! (1955–2021)

45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show

The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now the ... See full summary »

Stars: Bert Hayes, Peter Glaze, Jillian Comber, Leslie Crowther

Votes: 117

44. The South Bank Show (1978– )

53 min | Documentary

ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.

Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood

Votes: 216

45. Lorraine (2001– )

60 min | Talk-Show

Early morning chat show presented by Lorraine Kelly, with celebrity interviews, cooking tips, fashion features and musical guests.

Stars: Lorraine Kelly, Mark Heyes, Tasmin Lucia-Khan, Hilary Jones

Votes: 255

46. Imagine (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Biography, History

Wide-ranging BBC arts programme.

Stars: Alan Yentob, Tracey Emin, Chuck Close, Richard Rogers

Votes: 147

47. Good Morning Britain (2014– )

TV-14 | 180 min | News, Talk-Show

The weekday news on ITV that the whole nation wakes up to.

Stars: Andi Peters, Susanna Reid, Lorraine Kelly, Laura Tobin

Votes: 765

48. Omnibus (1967–2003)

Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.

Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern

Votes: 293

49. Shooting Stars (1993–2011)

30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

Comedy panel game show hosted by anarchic surrealist comic duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.

Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Matt Lucas

Votes: 2,832

50. Tinga Tinga Tales (2010– )

TV-Y | 12 min | Animation, Family

Perfect little stories entertaining to children and adults alike. Colorful and humorous with a diversity of English dialects and characters. Always positive and a refreshing youthful score. A must watch for pre-school and up.

Stars: Isabella Cascarano, Lenny Henry, Patrice Naiambana, Shaun Parkes

Votes: 151