Synopsis

Danny & The Human Zoo


A fictionalised account of Lenny Henry's life as a teenager in 1970s Dudley, the story centres on Danny Fearon and his working class Jamaican family as he rises to fame as a talented impressionist. When Danny wins a local talent competition he soon finds himself working the comedy circuit, but an unscrupulous agent takes advantage of him. Having made his name by becoming other people, Danny has to save himself by finding out who he really is.

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Broadcaster

BBC One


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Achievements

Awards


Best UK Film
MSVAs 2015

Best Actress - Cecelia Noble
MSVAs 2015

Male Performance - Kascion Franklin
Screen Nation Awards 2016

Female Performance - Ceceilia Noble
Screen Nation Awards 2016

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Cast & Crew

Actors


Kascion Franklin

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Lenny Henry

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Ceceilia Noble

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Arthur Darvill

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Mark Benton

Reis Bruce

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Michael Crump

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Leonie Elliot

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Lee Hodge

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Evanna Lynch

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Cherelle Skeete

Richard Wilson

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Writer


Lenny Henry

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Director


Destiny Ekaragha

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Producer


Juliet Charlesworth

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