Danny and the Human Zoo
Sunday 13 December at 8.40pm
A heart-warming, comic feature drama, loosely based on actor and comedian Lenny Henry’s life as a working-class teenager in 1970s Dudley.
The story centres 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.
Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat
From Friday 1 January at 7.30pm
Nigella is back on our screens with the new series Cook, Eat, Repeat. Once again viewers can revel in the joy that Nigella and her food brings. Nigella’s calm unhurried approach and genuine pleasure in the food she makes, and eats will inspire everyone with a range of recipes that takes the most familiar of ingredients and simply elevates them to a different plane. This is home cooking at its best, combining simplicity and innovation to deliver unforgettable food that as the title suggests we will want to cook again and again.
Over 6 episodes Cook, Eat, Repeat will see Nigella at her most witty and thoughtful revealing where she finds inspiration for her recipes, from delving into her collection of vintage cookbooks to exchange ideas on social media. In this series Nigella gets to the heart of how food is woven into our everyday lives and the connection it provides - she’ll share the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen through a multitude of delicious recipes that will bring weekly servings of comfort and cheer to the nation.