Lenny Henry's Got the Blues

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Lenny Henry talks to a host of musical stars as he sets out to trace the history of blues in the UK and discover why the country has struggled to produce blues singers of international fame over the years.

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Episode 1Lenny Henry's Got the Blues

Lenny Henry talks to legendary performer Van Morrison about his love of the blues, his musical influences, and about working with icons such as John Lee Hooker and Junior Wells.

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Episode 2Lenny Henry's Got the Blues

Lenny Henry continues his tribute to the blues by meeting the likes of Jools Holland and Ruby Turner, who offer their perspective on how the genre has evolved in the UK. (2 of 3)

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Episode 3Lenny Henry's Got the Blues

The concluding instalment of Lenny Henry's exploration of blues music sees him perform on stage alongside Lulu, Laura Mvula and Mica Paris at a special charity gig. (3 of 3)

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Lenny Henry's Got the Blues