The Long Song

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2018-12-18

Last Air Date: 2018-12-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: Andrea Levy

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Tamara Lawrance as July
Hayley Atwell as Caroline Mortimer
Jack Lowden as Robert
Leo Bill as John Howarth
Doña Croll as July
Lenny Henry as Godfrey
Ethan Hazzard as Elias
Gordon Brown as Tam Dewar
Luis Bryan Mesa as Byron
Marie Michelle Brazile as Patience

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2018-12-18)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2018-12-19)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2018-12-20)

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.