麻豆社

Lenny Henry writes and stars in his own twist-in-the-tale monologues.

In this Christmas-themed tale "Kobbolovski's Little Helper", he plays a Kenyan of restricted height, called A'dele, who is compelled by a voice to migrate to Kent, where he finds work as a healthcare assistant at an old people's home.

He is happy there and he's able to work with other people of restricted height, surrounded by plenty of great facilities, including a well resourced workshop.

But soon the seasons change, the cold bites and his routine is upset by the arrival of an old, skinny man who A'dele must make every effort to look after...

Producer: Sam Michell

A 麻豆社 Studios Production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2016.