Danny And The Human Zoo
Drama Movie / 1 x 2 hours
A heart-warming, comic single drama, loosely based on actor and comedian Lenny Henry’s life as a working-class teenager in 1970s Dudley.
The story centers around Danny Fearon (Kascion Franklin), a talented impressionist, and his working class Jamaican family. When Danny wins a talent competition at the local club he soon finds himself working the comedy circuit, eventually hitting the big time on TV, an unheard-of achievement for a young black boy. Danny has it all – fame, fortune, and the girl of his dreams.
But Danny’s new life isn’t all it seems. Exploited by an unscrupulous agent, Danny’s success drives a wedge between him and his family, including his colorful, high-spirited mother (Cecilia Noble) and pragmatic father, portrayed by Lenny Henry. Having made his name by becoming other people, Danny has to save himself by finding out who he really is.
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ORIGINATING BROADCASTER
BBC One (UK)
CAST
Lenny Henry, Kascion Franklin, Cecilia Noble, Arthur Darvill, Richard Wilson, Mark Benton
CREATOR
Lenny Henry
WRITER
Lenny Henry
DIRECTOR
Destiny Ekaragha
PRODUCTION COMPANY
RED Production Company
Movie Video and Screen Awards 2015
Won
Best UK Drama
Best Actress - Cecilia Noble