David Knopov

A dramatised account of the early life and career of impressionist, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.

A morality tale of xenophobia, religious prejudice, mob violence, poverty, and their effect on two children in Liverpool during the Depression. When a shipyard closes, Liam and Teresa's dad loses his job. Liam, who's about 8, making his first Holy Communion, gets a regular dose of fire and brimstone at church. Teresa, about 13, has a job as a maid to the Jewish family that owns the closed shipyard. The lady of that house is having an affair, and Teresa becomes an accomplice. Liam stutters terribly, especially when troubled. Dad comes under the sway of the Fascists, who blame cheap Irish labor and Jewish owners. A Molotov cocktail brings things to a head.

18 year old Frank has been raised in isolation by his Grandad on a diet of 50's and 60's musicals. Now Grandad is sick Frank must find a way to leave the house alone. Could Lily, a foul-mouthed lovable scally be the person to help him?