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The Long Song

Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.

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Cast & Crew See All

Tamara Lawrance
July
Hayley Atwell
Caroline
Ayesha Antoine
Molly

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Sun, Jan 31, 202158 mins

The Christmas riots and the abolition of slavery turn the world of Amity upside down and throw July's destiny into question. But when order is restored and a new overseer Robert Goodwin arrives at Amity, July and Caroline are both intrigued by his seemingly revolutionary plans to improve the plantation. Could his ideals change everything?

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Awards

  • 2019 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Director: Fiction - nominated
  • 2019 - BAFTA Television Craft Award - Costume Design - nominated
  • 2020 - RTS Television Award - Mini-Series - winner
  • 2019 - RTS Craft & Design Award - Costume Design - Drama - nominated

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