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In the Long Run

  • TV Series
  • 2017–2020
  • Not Rated
  • 30m
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7.4/10
1.4K
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In the Long Run (2017)
In The Long Run
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Comedy

The Easmon family living in London in 1985 sees their quiet life disrupted when their relative from Sierra Leone moves in.The Easmon family living in London in 1985 sees their quiet life disrupted when their relative from Sierra Leone moves in.The Easmon family living in London in 1985 sees their quiet life disrupted when their relative from Sierra Leone moves in.

  • Creator
    • Idris Elba
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Akingbola
    • Madeline Appiah
    • Bill Bailey
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    1.4K
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    • Creator
      • Idris Elba
    • Stars
      • Jimmy Akingbola
      • Madeline Appiah
      • Bill Bailey
    • 35User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Jimmy Akingbola
    Jimmy Akingbola
    • Valentine
    • 2017–2020
    Madeline Appiah
    Madeline Appiah
    • Agnes
    • 2017–2020
    Bill Bailey
    Bill Bailey
    • Bagpipes
    • 2017–2020
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Walter
    • 2017–2020
    Kellie Shirley
    Kellie Shirley
    • Kirsty
    • 2017–2020
    Sammy Kamara
    • Kobna
    • 2017–2020
    Mattie Boys
    Mattie Boys
    • Dean
    • 2017–2020
    Ellen Thomas
    Ellen Thomas
    • Mama
    • 2017–2020
    Neil D'Souza
    Neil D'Souza
    • Rajesh
    • 2018–2020
    Amani Johnson
    Amani Johnson
    • Melissa
    • 2019–2020
    Arthur Nightingale
    • Vic
    • 2017–2020
    Quincy
    • Frank
    • 2017–2020
    Jude Akuwudike
    • Uncle Akie
    • 2018–2020
    Deno Driz
    • Singing Boy
    • 2017–2018
    Malaki Paul
    • Singing Boy
    • 2019–2020
    Ayesha Antoine
    Ayesha Antoine
    • Dawn
    • 2020
    Kevin Bishop
    Kevin Bishop
    • Don
    • 2019
    Doreen Ingleton
    • Maureen
    • 2017–2020
    • Creator
      • Idris Elba
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    10davetattersalluk

    Great show

    Binge watched season one last night and now onto season 2. Very funny and I was aged 8-18 in the 80s so I can relate to a lot. Music is great and it also shows what it was like in the 80s.
    10neilwaynesmith

    Another Idris Elba home run

    It there no end to the mans talents? This satisfies on so many levels, the period nostalgia and attention to detail, the excellent chemistry and synergy, great writing, great acting, bloody funny and doesn't preach on the attitudes towards race and discrimination.
    9tararrr

    Perfect soundtrack

    Elba and Bailey make a great team, I love them in everything they do. This show is worth watching just for the soundtrack. It'll put a smile on your face
    8GB65

    Great Series

    I thought series one was a little slow but I suppose that was whilst they built up the characters. It's great to see a network give writers a chance and allow programmes to grow and in series two this one certainly did. Quality writing and good performances from all. True to life, believable stories and some wonderful memories. Looking forward to series three already.
    8kookie-salt

    Easy viewing - got funnier

    I loved this! Watched three seasons in three nights. Easy to watch, lots of laugh - and with each episode laughed more.

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    • Trivia
      Some viewers believe that the character of Kobna may actually be a thinly disguised version of Idris Elba when he was a child. The most obvious character likeness to Idris Elba, is Kobna as a Music DJ, something which Idris Elba actually does in real-life in parallel to his acting career.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #3.152 (2020)

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    • Release date
      • December 31, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • В конце концов
    • Filming locations
      • Gravesend, Kent, England, UK(Cafe and park)
    • Production companies
      • Green Door Pictures
      • Sprout Pictures
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      30 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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