In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Kobna (Sammy Kamara), Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Walter (Idris Elba), Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola). Copyright: Sky
In The Long Run

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 1, Episode 6

In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Rajesh (Neil D'Souza)
Walter and Bagpipes are anxious amidst rumours of job cuts at the factory, and Kobna isn't keen on moving to Sierra Leone if his father is made redundant.

Further details

After having his heart broken, Valentine is back on his feet with a new delivery job and plans to move into his own place. Meanwhile redundancies at the factory are rumoured, and an anxious Walter and Bagpipes, along with their work colleagues, start to question how this will affect their lives. Bagpipes hides the truth from Kirsty and knows that it will probably mean an end to their shared dream of a new start in the country.

With the job threat in mind, Walter and Agnes have a moment of wishful thinking - Walter nostalgically imagines returning to Sierra Leone, which in reality Agnes has no real ambitions to do. Unfortunately, Kobna overhears their conversation and starts to worry. London is his home, so with best mate Dean, who is also unhappy about leaving for Essex, they decide to run away.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 26th April 2018
Time
10pm
Channel
Sky One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 27th April 2018 1:00am Sky2
Friday 27th April 2018 10:00pm Sky2
Saturday 28th April 2018 1:00am Sky1
Sunday 29th April 2018 11:00pm Sky1
Tuesday 12th June 2018 3:00am Sky1
Tuesday 15th October 2019 11:30pm Sky2
Thursday 11th June 2020 9:30pm Sky2
Thursday 16th July 2020 10:30pm Sky2
Sunday 19th July 2020 12:40am Sky2
Wednesday 20th October 2021 10:30pm Sky Comedy
Tuesday 2nd May 2023 11:30pm Sky Comedy
Saturday 6th May 2023 12:45am Sky Comedy
Tuesday 9th May 2023 1:20am Sky Comedy
Tuesday 30th January 2024 8:25am Sky Comedy
Tuesday 30th January 2024 7:30pm Sky Comedy
Saturday 3rd February 2024 9:30am Sky Comedy
Monday 8th April 2024 4:30pm Sky Comedy
Tuesday 9th April 2024 10:00am Sky Comedy

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Deno Driz Singing Boy
Ellen Thomas Mama (Voice)
Guest cast
Emi Wokoma Lady in Laudrette
Writing team
Claire Downes Writer
Ian Jarvis Writer
Stuart Lane Writer
Emma Brown Script Editor
Grace Ofori-Attah Writer
Bill Bailey Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Cecile Emeke 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

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