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
- 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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Idris Elba - In The Long Run interview
Idris Elba stars in his first comedy series, based on his life growing up in a tower block on a council estate in London's East End during the 80s. TVChoice caught up with him on set in a west London studio to find out what it's like to see your life recreated in front of you!
Natalie Tambini, TV Choice, 20th March 2018Idris Elba interview
The British actor tells Stephen Armstrong why his autobiographical sitcom offers a radically normal take on immigrant life.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 11th March 2018Sky announces Idris Elba comedy In The Long Run
Idris Elba has created and will star in In The Long Run, a new comedy for Sky 1 set in 1985.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd October 2017