Burnham teen, Lenny Rush, 15, has been named by Channel 4 as one of a star studded list of Paralympic Games presenters.

The young actor made his name in BBC One comedy Am I Being Unreasonable?, before appearing as a presenter for BBC One's Children in Need. 

In June 2023, it was announced that Rush would portray Morris Gibbons, UNIT's new scientific advisor, in the fourteenth series of Doctor Who.

But now Lenny will be trying his hand at something slightly different, joining a cast of elite presenters, pundits, reporters and commentators for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Key names featured in the line-up include Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds, actress and activist Rose Ayling-Ellis, TV and radio presenter Vick Hope, and journalist Clare Balding.

Lenny will be reporting on the action from the venues and streets of Paris, accompanied by a range of young and emerging talent including content creators, former Paralympians, actors, and reporters. 

Alex Mahon, CEO at Channel 4, said: "We're incredibly proud that these will be the most accessible Games yet and that we will make the sport available across even more platforms. It means everyone can witness the soaring success and drama of these elite sports. 

"I can guarantee that our ground-breaking presenting team will provide unprecedented fun, insights and viewpoints."

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The Paralympics kick off on August 28, with the closing ceremony taking place on September 8.