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.
Press clippings
I Talk Telly Awards 2020 nominations
After Life, Friday Night Dinner, Gavin & Stacey, Ghosts, Home, Inside No. 9, Man Like Mobeen and This Country are amongst the nominees for the I Talk Telly Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2020In the Long Run, series 3, episode 1, review
When did Idris Elba last make anything good?
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd July 2020Idris Elba returns for a third season of his semiautobiographical comedy about his upbringing in 1980s east London. Walter (Elba) is excited about the arrival of his mother from Sierra Leone, but his brother Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola) is soon disappointed at being usurped as the favourite child by Mama's grandson Kobna. Meanwhile, Bagpipes (Bill Bailey) experiences the unexpected return of his panic attacks, prompting a health kick, while planned changes to the Eastbridge estate might not mean the best outcome for the community.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 22nd July 2020Idris Elba interview
'I didn't set out to do a comedy, I set out to tell the story of my life'. Idris Elba tells Georgia Humphreys about his semi-autobiographical show, In The Long Run, why community matters and what's next for the iconic character Luther.
Georgia Humphreys, Belfast Telegraph, 18th July 2020Idris Elba & Jimmy Akingbola interview
Idris Elba on making sure In The Long Run reflected racial realities.
Craig McLean, Radio Times, 18th July 2020Jimmy Akingbola interview
The In the Long Run actor on his rocketing career and the challenges he has faced along the way.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 17th July 2020Sky confirms In The Long Run Series 3
A third series of In The Long Run, the sitcom created by Idris Elba, has been filmed. It'll be shown on Sky One from 22nd July.
British Comedy Guide, 21st May 2020As Melissa's adoption party gears up, Bagpipes (Bill Bailey) is starting to think his estranged parents "might be a little bit racist" - which a visit to them with Walter may or may not confirm ("Would you like me to see if next door has a can of Lilt?" asks Mum). Great fun, great 80s soundtrack, too.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 13th November 2019In the Long Run, Series 2, Sky 1 review
An entertaining brew of culture clash, social commentary and belly laughs.
Jill Chuah Masters, The Arts Desk, 16th October 2019