Idris Elba

Stephen Fry & Joanna Lumley in top 10 voices poll

In a poll commissioned by Virgin Media, Stephen Fry came second when the public were asked what was the nation's favourite voice, while Joanna Lumley came third. David Attenborough came first.

In the Long Run review

Review of the third series.

In the Long Run, series 3, episode 1, review

When did Idris Elba last make anything good?

Idris Elba returns for a third season of his semiautobiographical comedy about his upbringing in 1980s east London. Walter (Elba) is excited about the arrival of his mother from Sierra Leone, but his brother Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola) is soon disappointed at being usurped as the favourite child by Mama's grandson Kobna. Meanwhile, Bagpipes (Bill Bailey) experiences the unexpected return of his panic attacks, prompting a health kick, while planned changes to the Eastbridge estate might not mean the best outcome for the community.

Idris Elba interview

'I didn't set out to do a comedy, I set out to tell the story of my life'. Idris Elba tells Georgia Humphreys about his semi-autobiographical show, In The Long Run, why community matters and what's next for the iconic character Luther.

Idris Elba & Jimmy Akingbola interview

Idris Elba on making sure In The Long Run reflected racial realities.

As Melissa's adoption party gears up, Bagpipes (Bill Bailey) is starting to think his estranged parents "might be a little bit racist" - which a visit to them with Walter may or may not confirm ("Would you like me to see if next door has a can of Lilt?" asks Mum). Great fun, great 80s soundtrack, too.

In the Long Run, review

Idris Elba's sitcom has a lot of heart, but is still lacking heft.

In the Long Run, series 2 episode 1 review

Actor Idris Elba's semi-autobiographical sitcom In the Long Run (Sky One) was back for a second series of nostalgic shenanigans. But warm-hearted though it was, the show sadly felt as dated as its Eighties setting.