Sir Lenny Henry stepping down as Comic Relief host after nearly 40 years [Video]
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Sir Lenny Henry is stepping down as host of the BBC’s fundraising telethon Comic Relief after nearly 40 years.

The 65-year-old comedian co-founded the charity with director Richard Curtis in 1985, and hosted the first ever Comic Relief show three years later, raising £15m during eight hours of TV comedy.

Donations have since surpassed £1.5bn, with funds raised to help tackle poverty and help provide food, healthcare and safe shelter for vulnerable people in the UK and around the world.

Henry will present the much-loved charity event for the last time on BBC One on Friday 15 March. Announcing his departure, he said it was time for “new generation” after many years at the helm.

“When we first started Comic Relief back in 1985, I never dreamed we’d still be here today,” he said. “I thought we’d probably do three …

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