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.
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Series 2, Episode 6
Bagpipes, Kirsty and the Eastbridge community are preparing for Melissa's adoption party at the Milton Arms when Walter is disturbed to discover that Bagpipes is estranged from his parents.
Further details
Bagpipes, Kirsty and the Eastbridge community are preparing for Melissa's adoption party at the Milton Arms when Walter is disturbed to discover that Bagpipes is estranged from his parents. Taking matters into his own hands Walter insists the two men travel to Essex, resolve the long-held rift and bring Bagpipes' parents to join in the celebrations. As the party begins to warm up Kobna struggles to find a way of asking Kerry out - but Uncle Valy quickly comes to the rescue.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 20th November 2019
- 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 |
Neil D'Souza | Rajesh |
Quincy | Frank |
Amani Johnson | Melissa |
Pooja Shah | Rani |
Darshan Jariwalla | Daddy |
Isabelle Allen | Kerry |
Kenneth Cranham | Malcolm |
Marlene Sidaway | Dot |
Danielle Ward | Writer |
Jon MacQueen | Series Consultant |
Grace Ofori-Attah | Story Supervisor |
Sandy Johnson | Director |
Alex Walsh-Taylor | Producer |
Idris Elba | Executive Producer |
Gina Carter | Executive Producer |
Jon Mountague | Executive Producer |
Ana Garanito | Associate Producer |
Alison B Matthews | Line Producer |
Adam Bokey | Editor |
Damien Creagh | Production Designer |
Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
Amanda Monk | Costume Designer |
Simon Vickery | Director of Photography |
Kelvin Richard | Director of Photography |
Maxine Dallas | Make-up Designer |
James BKS | Composer |
Matt Bell (as Matthew Bell) | 1st Assistant Director |