Series synopsis
In the Long Run is a British comedy television series that premiered on Sky One on March 29, 2018. It ended on August 27, 2020. It was created by Idris Elba. It stars Jimmy Akingbola, Idris Elba, Madeline Appiah and Bill Bailey.
Set in 1980s London, this comedy series follows the Easmon family, which has settled in England after having arrived from Sierra Leone a decade earlier. The Easmons’ son, Akuna, hangs out in the housing project where the family lives, playing soccer and dodging the local thugs. The family’s life is turned upside down when Walter’s brother Valentine arrives in the U.K., bringing chaos in his wake and igniting a passion for music in Akuna.
Premise
Set in 1980s London, this comedy series follows the Easmon family, which has settled in England after having arrived from Sierra Leone a decade earlier. The Easmons’ son, Akuna, hangs out in the housing project where the family lives, playing soccer and dodging the local thugs. The family’s life is turned upside down when Walter’s brother Valentine arrives in the U.K., bringing chaos in his wake and igniting a passion for music in Akuna.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jimmy Akingbola as Valentine Easmon
- Idris Elba as Walter Easmon
- Madeline Appiah as Agnes Easmon
- Bill Bailey as Bagpipes
- Kellie Shirley as Kirsty
- Sammy Kamara as Kobna
Guest cast
- Bella Emberg as Sheila
- Arthur Nightingale as Vic
- Steve Furst as Mr. Padgett
- Jo Martin as Yvonne
- Adelayo Adedayo as Cynthia
- Robert Ryan as Bar Regular
- Doreen Ingleton as Maureen
- Rachel Sophia-Anthony as Local Resident (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 20, 2019 | December 20, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 6 | March 29, 2018 | April 26, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 7 | October 16, 2019 | November 27, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 6 | July 23, 2020 | August 27, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special Walter is obsessed with Christmas, hosting the annual Easmon party alongside Agnes with Bagpipes providing a British smorgasbord of cuisine to the West African party. |
December 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's imminent arrival causes a stir on the estate, especially with Walter's wife Agnes, who believes he may be a bad influence. |
March 29, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Walter and Agnes try to get Valentine a "regular" job, but Valentine wants to find his own way. |
March 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Agnes and Kirsty discover that one of their neighbours has passed away and are determined to do something to help the elderly residents. Meanwhile Valentine hopes that open trials at Leyton Orient will provide him with a better career. |
April 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Walt and co are back in series two of Idris Elba's 80s-set Sky original comedy. Valentine moves out, but bachelor life isn't how he expected. |
October 16, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Bagpipes makes a bold bid to run Leon out of town. Agnes and Kobna step in when Valentine gets ripped off by a garage owner. |
October 23, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Agnes decides to start working. But her first job in the UK proves a real eye-opener. Valentine and Bagpipes head to Southend. |
October 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Walter's Mama arrives from Sierra Leone, and he worries that she does will not find England to her liking. Bagpipes has a health scare. |
July 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Concerned with Valentine's lifestyle, Mama tries to find him someone special to settle down with. Agnes and Kirsty bump into some suits in the Estate. |
July 30, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bagpipes and Walter plan to break Rajesh out of work. Meanwhile, Valentine bumps into Dawn and uses all his Easmon charm to try and woo her. |
August 6, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 29, 2018 |
| Last aired | August 27, 2020 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |