In the Long Run
S1 · E1IMDB:
7.3
Released
3/29/2018
Duration
0h 20m
Genre
Comedy
Country
United Kingdom
Cast
Jimmy Akingbola, Idris Elba, Madeline Appiah
Overview
Set in 1980s London, this comedy series follows the Easmon family, which has settled in England after having arrived from Sierra Leone a decade earlier. The Easmons’ son, Akuna, hangs out in the housing project where the family lives, playing soccer and dodging the local thugs. The family’s life is turned upside down when Walter’s brother Valentine arrives in the U.K., bringing chaos in his wake and igniting a passion for music in Akuna.
In the Long Run
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
7.3Released
3/29/2018
Genre
Comedy
Cast
Jimmy Akingbola, Idris Elba, Madeline Appiah
Duration
0h 20m
Country
United Kingdom
Overview
Set in 1980s London, this comedy series follows the Easmon family, which has settled in England after having arrived from Sierra Leone a decade earlier. The Easmons’ son, Akuna, hangs out in the housing project where the family lives, playing soccer and dodging the local thugs. The family’s life is turned upside down when Walter’s brother Valentine arrives in the U.K., bringing chaos in his wake and igniting a passion for music in Akuna.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableEpisode 1
Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's imminent arrival causes a stir on the estate, especially with Walter's wife Agnes, who believes he may be a bad influence.
Episode 1
Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's imminent arrival causes a stir on the estate, especially with Walter's wife Agnes, who believes he may be a bad influence.
EP 2AvailableEpisode 2
Walter and Agnes try to get Valentine a "regular" job, but Valentine wants to find his own way.
Episode 2
Walter and Agnes try to get Valentine a "regular" job, but Valentine wants to find his own way.
EP 3AvailableEpisode 3
Agnes and Kirsty discover that one of their neighbours has passed away and are determined to do something to help the elderly residents. Meanwhile Valentine hopes that open trials at Leyton Orient will provide him with a better career.
Episode 3
Agnes and Kirsty discover that one of their neighbours has passed away and are determined to do something to help the elderly residents. Meanwhile Valentine hopes that open trials at Leyton Orient will provide him with a better career.
EP 4AvailableEpisode 4
Walter has to intercede on behalf of his god-daughter when her engagement party seems destined to fail as neither her parents nor her fiancé's family approve of the match. Meanwhile Valentine falls in love and Kobna discovers a musical talent.
Episode 4
Walter has to intercede on behalf of his god-daughter when her engagement party seems destined to fail as neither her parents nor her fiancé's family approve of the match. Meanwhile Valentine falls in love and Kobna discovers a musical talent.
EP 5AvailableS1 105
Agnes gets her provisional driving license, but neither of the brothers are on giving her lessons. Valentine's love life takes a knock, while a romantic weekend away for Bagpipes and Kirsty leads to big changes.
S1 105
Agnes gets her provisional driving license, but neither of the brothers are on giving her lessons. Valentine's love life takes a knock, while a romantic weekend away for Bagpipes and Kirsty leads to big changes.
EP 6AvailableS1 106
Rumours of redundancies at the plant throw everyone's plans into turmoil, though Valentine gets some good news.
S1 106
Rumours of redundancies at the plant throw everyone's plans into turmoil, though Valentine gets some good news.
Cast
Valentine Easmon
Jimmy Akingbola
Walter Easmon
Idris Elba
Agnes Easmon
Madeline Appiah
Bagpipes
Bill Bailey
Kirsty
Kellie Shirley
Kobna
Sammy Kamara
Bar Regular
Robert Ryan
Local Resident (uncredited)
