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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 3, Episode 6

In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey), Kirsty (Kellie Shirley)
A vote is looming on whether to regenerate the Eastbridge Estate or not. One final knees up at the Milton Arms brings the community together as they gear up for the final vote.

Further details

Valentine invites the Easmon's to a meal at his flat to introduce Dawn. With Agnes distracted by a campaign to save the Estate and Kobna's long held secrets building up, it promises to be an interesting dinner.

A vote is looming on whether to regenerate the Eastbridge Estate or not. It is war between Agnes and Kirsty until events come to a head that force the women to accept their differences and come together. One final knees up at the Milton Arms brings the community together as they gear up for the final vote.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 27th August 2020
Time
11pm
Channel
Sky One
Length
30 minutes

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
Guest cast
Doreen Ingleton Maureen
Arthur Nightingale Vic
Jude Akuwudike Uncle Akie
Steve Furst Mr Padgett
Isabelle Allen Kerry
Kadeem Ramsay Barney
Ayesha Antoine Dawn
Writing team
Jon MacQueen Series Consultant
Grace Ofori-Attah Story Supervisor
Fraser Ayres Writer
Production team
Sandy Johnson 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

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