In the Long Run
London, 1985. Amid the tower blocks and shell suits, life for Walter and Agnes Easmon is all about quiet routine. They arrived from Sierra Leone 13 years ago and are happy earning enough to pay the bills with a bit left over to send back home. Walter works hard alongside his friend and neighbour "Bagpipes" at a nearby factory while Agnes patrols the estate selling make-up door to door. Their British-born son Kobna and his best mate Dean hang out on the estate playing football and doing their best to dodge the local thugs. Then Walter's brother Valentine arrives and his exuberance and lust for life changes everything. Looking to make a life for himself in the UK, he crashes into their lives bringing laughter, music and chaos. He quickly finds work, falls in love, and ignites a passion for music in Kobna. He frustrates Agnes and tests Walter's patience but Kobna adores his "funcle" Valentine and, after all, he is family. Created by and featuring Idris Elba with an ensemble cast including Bill Bailey, IN THE LONG RUN is a comedy about family, community and what home really means.
- 2017-2020
- 3 seasons
- Comedy
London, 1985. Amid the tower blocks and shell suits, life for Walter and Agnes Easmon is all about quiet routine. They arrived from Sierra Leone 13 years ago and are happy earning enough to pay the bills with a bit left over to send back home. Walter works hard alongside his friend and neighbour "Bagpipes" at a nearby factory while Agnes patrols the estate selling make-up door to door. Their British-born son Kobna and his best mate Dean hang out on the estate playing football and doing their best to dodge the local thugs. Then Walter's brother Valentine arrives and his exuberance and lust for life changes everything. Looking to make a life for himself in the UK, he crashes into their lives bringing laughter, music and chaos. He quickly finds work, falls in love, and ignites a passion for music in Kobna. He frustrates Agnes and tests Walter's patience but Kobna adores his "funcle" Valentine and, after all, he is family. Created by and featuring Idris Elba with an ensemble cast including Bill Bailey, IN THE LONG RUN is a comedy about family, community and what home really means.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
23 mins
Mama visits the Easmon family and Valentine is no longer her favourite. Walter delivers an unorthodox sermon at church.
Episode 2
Episode #3.2
23 mins
Agnes wonders what Charles is really up to on the Eastbridge Estate and Mama tries her hand at matchmaking.
Episode 3
Episode #3.3
23 mins
As Bagpipes continues to ponder the fragility of life, he hears that Rajesh is trying for a baby. Valentine bumps into Dawn, a woman he asked out on a date while on a date and uses all his Easmon charm to try and woo her.
Episode 4
Episode #3.4
23 mins
Charles unveils his plans for the Eastbridge Estate and Agnes is worried. Kobna has a car accident which could mean he will be in debt to Uncle Akie for quite a while.
Episode 5
Episode #3.5
22 mins
Agnes helps Kirsty out with her new catering business but it doesn't go to plan. Walter, Bagpipes and Rajesh go fishing.
Episode 6
Episode #3.6
23 mins
The vote for the Eastbridge development looming tensions rise with surprising results.