Series synopsis
The Long Song is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on December 18, 2018. It ended on December 20, 2018. It was created by Andrea Levy. It stars Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden and Leo Bill.
Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.
Premise
Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tamara Lawrance as July
- Hayley Atwell as Caroline Mortimer
- Jack Lowden as Robert
- Leo Bill as John Howarth
- Jo Martin as Hannah
- Doña Croll as July
- Lenny Henry as Godfrey
- Ethan Hazzard as Elias
Supporting cast
- Gordon Brown as Tam Dewar
- Luis Bryan Mesa as Byron
- Marie Michelle Brazile as Patience
- Kara-Leah Fernandes as July
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Kitty
- Richard Pepple as Dublin Hilton
- Joy Richardson as Miss Rose
- Jordan Bolger as Nimrod
- David Verrey as George Sadler
- Lizzie Hopley as Evelyn Sadler
- Harry Gostelow as Charles Wyndham
- Madeleine Mantock as Miss Clara
Guest cast
- Robert Morgan as Clerk
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 18, 2018 | December 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Born a slave, July is taken from her mother to a plantation house and forced to work for the odious Caroline. But she slowly learns how to handle her new mistress. |
December 18, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Caroline and July compete for Robert's attention. Robert announces he is marrying Caroline, but on the wedding night he goes to July's bed. |
December 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Angry and frustrated by the workers' refusal to work to his orders, Robert takes violent revenge, hoping to scare them into working - to the shock and horror of July. |
December 20, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 18, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 20, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00:00 |