‘No one should be left behind’ says Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry has called for “no one to be left behind” in the entertainment industry after picking up the trophy for outstanding achievement at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
The actor, comedian, and writer was presented with the ceremony’s top prize by friend and screenwriter Richard Curtis.
Other winners at the awards, which celebrate all the arts, included Lily Allen, Danny Boyle, Jessie Buckley and Derry Girls.
As well as his extensive and eclectic back-catalogue of work, Henry’s campaigning for diversity in the industry was also commended at the ceremony.
Speaking to Sky News after giving his winner’s speech, he said it was an honour to receive the prize and important to keep fighting for change.
“My thing is nobody left behind, no one left behind now in our industry,” he said.
“We shouldn’t have to put up with anymore, walking on a set and not seeing people who look like us. So 50-50 male-female, 15% BAME.