In the Long Run

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.

First Air Date: 2018-03-29

Last Air Date: 2020-08-27

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 19

Created By: Idris Elba

Networks: Sky One

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Top 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
Robert Ryan as Bar Regular
Rachel Sophia-Anthony as Local Resident (uncredited)
Doreen Ingleton as Maureen
Bella Emberg as Sheila

Seasons

Specials (2019) - (1 Episodes)

Season 1 (2018) - (6 Episodes)

Season 2 (2019) - (7 Episodes)

Season 3 (2020) - (6 Episodes)

Specials (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Christmas Special (2019-12-20)

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.