TV Series · 2018

In the Long Run

20 min · Comedy · Ended

Composite

6.8

IMDb

7.5 / 10

1,492 votes

TMDB

7.4 / 10

16 votes

Local

— / 10

No votes

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Cast

Jimmy Akingbola

Valentine Easmon

Idris Elba

Walter Easmon

Madeline Appiah

Agnes Easmon

Bill Bailey

Bagpipes

Kellie Shirley

Kirsty

Sammy Kamara

Kobna

Robert Ryan

Bar Regular

Rachel Sophia-Anthony

Local Resident (uncredited)

Crew

Production

Alison B. Matthews Producer

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (6 ep)

1. Episode 1

Mar 29, 2018 · 20 min

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.
2. Episode 2

Mar 29, 2018 · 20 min

Walter and Agnes try to get Valentine a "regular" job, but Valentine wants to find his own way.
3. Episode 3

Apr 5, 2018 · 20 min

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.
4. Episode 4

Apr 12, 2018 · 20 min

Walter has to intercede on behalf of his god-daughter when her engagement party seems destined to fail as neither her parents nor her fiancé's family approve of the match. Meanwhile Valentine falls in love and Kobna discovers a musical talent.
5. S1 105

Apr 19, 2018 · 20 min

Agnes gets her provisional driving license, but neither of the brothers are on giving her lessons. Valentine's love life takes a knock, while a romantic weekend away for Bagpipes and Kirsty leads to big changes.
6. S1 106

Apr 26, 2018 · 20 min

Rumours of redundancies at the plant throw everyone's plans into turmoil, though Valentine gets some good news.

Season 2 (7 ep)

1. Episode 1

Oct 16, 2019 · 20 min

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.
2. Episode 2

Oct 23, 2019 · 20 min

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.
3. Episode 3

Oct 30, 2019 · 20 min

Agnes decides to start working. But her first job in the UK proves a real eye-opener. Valentine and Bagpipes head to Southend.
4. Episode 4

Nov 6, 2019 · 20 min

Walter stumbles on a secret weapon as he tries to resolve the factory strike. Meanwhile, Kobna falls in love.
5. Episode 5

Nov 13, 2019 · 20 min

Agnes gets introduced to a fellow colleague and Valentine confronts Kobna's boss. Leon's plans affect Bagpipes in more ways than one.
6. Episode 6

Nov 20, 2019 · 20 min

Walter makes a discovery as everyone gets ready for Melissa's party. Uncle Valy comes to Kobna's rescue when he struggles to ask Kerry out.
7. Episode 7

Nov 27, 2019 · 20 min

Season 3 (1 ep)

6. Episode 6

Aug 27, 2020 · 20 min

Valentine invites the Easmons to meet Dawn, but with Agnes distracted by the campaign it promises to be an interesting evening.