In The Long Run
- TV sitcom
- Sky One
- 2018 - 2020
- 19 episodes (3 series)
Semi-autobiographical comedy created by and starring Idris Elba, set in mid-1980s Hackney. Also features Bill Bailey, Madeline Appiah, Jimmy Akingbola, Kellie Shirley, Sammy Kamara and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4
Further details
Walter's goddaughter Cynthia arrives at the Easmons' flat in a panic and begs Walter for help. Her engagement party is about to be ruined because her father, Uncle Akie, disapproves of the union and is refusing to take part in the traditional ceremony. Walter and Agnes agree to take on the role of 'family elders' and are tasked with making sure everything goes smoothly. Valentine is to provide the music and Kobna jumps at the chance to assist with the DJing.
But the problem extends beyond Cynthia's side of the family. Fiancé Kevin's Glaswegian clan struggle with the West African traditions, and stereotypes and misconceptions on both sides threaten to derail the relationship before it's begun.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 12th April 2018
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Sky One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Idris Elba | Walter |
Bill Bailey | Bagpipes |
Madeline Appiah | Agnes |
Jimmy Akingbola | Valentine |
Kellie Shirley | Kirsty |
Sammy Kamara | Kobna |
Mattie Boys | Dean |
Deno Driz | Singing Boy |
Ellen Thomas | Mama (Voice) |
Jude Akuwudike | Uncle Akie |
Adelayo Adedayo | Cynthia |
Jessye Romeo | Adelaide |
Shola Adewusi | Auntie Gloria |
Mensah Bediako | Uncle Godfearing |
Umar Elba | Kofi |
Selina Griffiths | Jane |
Gordon Kane | John |
Anne Downie | Granny |
Michael Lockerbie | Kevin |
Emma Brown | Script Editor |
Grace Ofori-Attah | Writer |
Declan Lowney | Director |
Charlie Hanson | Producer |
Idris Elba | Executive Producer |
Gina Carter | Executive Producer |
Jon Mountague | Executive Producer |
Carleen Beadle (as Carleen Beadle-Larcombe) | Line Producer |
Ana Garanito | Associate Producer |
Adam Bokey | Editor |
Damien Creagh | Production Designer |
Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
Amanda Monk | Costume Designer |
Ray Coates | Director of Photography |
Sjaan Gillings | Make-up Designer |
Jay Arthur | 1st Assistant Director |