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.
- Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Tuesday 14th January at 9pm on Sky Comedy
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 4
Valentine gets a DJ gig through Dawn's friend Andy, which goes hugely well until he realises it's a gay nightclub.
Further details
Valentine gets a DJ gig through Dawn's friend Andy, which goes hugely well until he realises it's a gay nightclub. The situation challenges Valentine's own beliefs as well as his newfound relationship with Dawn.
Meanwhile, Kobna has bought a car on the quiet and while testing it out with Barney and Dean, he causes an accident that brings about a pact with the devil.
Charles and Agnes join forces to present a vision of change to the residents of the Eastbridge, but Agnes realises too late the price that needs to be paid for progress.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 13th August 2020
- 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 |
Doreen Ingleton | Maureen |
Arthur Nightingale | Vic |
Jude Akuwudike | Uncle Akie |
Steve Furst | Mr Padgett |
Kadeem Ramsay | Barney |
Steve Toussaint | Charles Lander |
Ayesha Antoine | Dawn |
Solomon Israel | Andy |
Jon MacQueen | Series Consultant |
Grace Ofori-Attah | Writer |
Ian Aryeh | Director |
Alex Walsh-Taylor | Producer |
Idris Elba | Executive Producer |
Gina Carter | Executive Producer |
Jon Mountague | Executive Producer |
Tilusha Ghelani | 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 |
Kelvin Richard | Director of Photography |
Maxine Dallas | Make-up Designer |
James BKS | Composer |
Steve Roberts | 1st Assistant Director |