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In the Long Run (2018)

TV Series ★ 7.3 20 min

Comedy

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.

Idris Elba Creator

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Released
March 29, 2018
Runtime
20 min
IMDb
tt7464074
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Studio
Green Door Pictures, Sprout Pictures

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Cast

Jimmy Akingbola Jimmy Akingbola Valentine Easmon Idris Elba Idris Elba Walter Easmon Madeline Appiah Madeline Appiah Agnes Easmon Bill Bailey Bill Bailey Bagpipes Kellie Shirley Kellie Shirley Kirsty Sammy Kamara Sammy Kamara Kobna Robert Ryan Robert Ryan Bar Regular Rachel Sophia-Anthony Rachel Sophia-Anthony Local Resident (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is In the Long Run about?
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.
Who created In the Long Run?
In the Long Run was created by Idris Elba.
Who stars in In the Long Run?
In the Long Run stars Jimmy Akingbola, Idris Elba, Madeline Appiah, Bill Bailey.
When was In the Long Run released?
In the Long Run is a 2018 comedy series.
Where can I watch In the Long Run?
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