Idris Elba
- Actor and executive producer
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Idris Elba interview
The Luther acting is teaming up with Bill Bailey for new Sky sitcom In the Long Run - but can they make the race relations of the 1980s funny?
Craig McLean, Radio Times, 29th March 2018In the Long Run review
One thing you should be able to guarantee for any programme set in the 1980s is a cracking soundtrack. And so it is with In The Long Run, the new comedy based on Idris Elba's childhood on a South London council estate.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th March 2018TV review: In The Long Run, Sky One
Some potentially interesting plotlines are set up in the first of six episodes. It'll be interesting to see how they play out.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th March 2018Idris Elba: Why I decided to write the new 'Only Fools'
"I grew up with the [classic] sitcoms, Only Fools And Horses, all those shows. And they are a formula. It's not just gag and gag and gag. There's some heart. You care about the characters. And when you're watching those shows, you feel like you're in their world."
Craig McLean, i Newspaper, 22nd March 2018Idris Elba on his new sitcom
'It puts a lens on racism and what it was like in the 80s'
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 20th March 2018Idris Elba - In The Long Run interview
Idris Elba stars in his first comedy series, based on his life growing up in a tower block on a council estate in London's East End during the 80s. TVChoice caught up with him on set in a west London studio to find out what it's like to see your life recreated in front of you!
Natalie Tambini, TV Choice, 20th March 2018Idris Elba interview
The British actor tells Stephen Armstrong why his autobiographical sitcom offers a radically normal take on immigrant life.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 11th March 2018Sky announces Idris Elba comedy In The Long Run
Idris Elba has created and will star in In The Long Run, a new comedy for Sky 1 set in 1985.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd October 2017Idris Elba really loved his Newzoids character
Perfect jaw line, husky voice AND a great sense of humour.
Ellie Harrison, Radio Times, 20th September 2016Noel Fielding releases Christmas single
Noel Fielding has launched a bid for Christmas No 1 - with the aid of Idris Elba. The Mighty Boosh star has collaborated with Kasabian's Sergio Pizzorno for psychedelic glam rock number Can't Wait For Christmas, which is released on YouTube today.
Chortle, 4th December 2015