It may have taken a bit of hassling to get him on the show, but Neil was chuffed to get his friend and fellow comedian Lenny live on the show.

And while he was on they talked about how critics can affect how a performer plays their part and why Lenny was nervous about stepping into the seemingly traditionally high-society realm of Shakespearian acting when he considers himself to be a proper working class man.

Listen to Lenny Henry talking exclusively to Neil on City Talk 105.9 here.