TV series
In the Long Run
2018–2020, English, on Sky One. Created by Idris Elba.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 19
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Latest episode
S3 E6: Episode 6
Aired 27 August 2020
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Idris ElbaCreator
- Jimmy AkingbolaValentine Easmon · 19 ep
- Idris ElbaWalter Easmon · 19 ep
- Madeline AppiahAgnes Easmon · 19 ep
- Bill BaileyBagpipes · 19 ep
- Kellie ShirleyKirsty · 19 ep
- Sammy KamaraKobna · 19 ep
- Robert RyanBar Regular · 11 ep
- Rachel Sophia-AnthonyLocal Resident (uncredited) · 6 ep
- Doreen IngletonMaureen · 4 ep
- Bella EmbergSheila · 2 ep
- Arthur NightingaleVic · 2 ep
- Jo MartinYvonne · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 29 March 2018
- Last aired
- 27 August 2020
- Network
- Sky One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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In the Long Run: quick answers
Is In the Long Run worth watching?
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How many seasons of In the Long Run are there?
In the Long Run has 3 seasons and 19 episodes, about 20 minutes each.
Is In the Long Run finished?
Yes. In the Long Run ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is In the Long Run on?
In the Long Run isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
In the Long Run parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like In the Long Run?
If you liked In the Long Run, try Little Britain, The Brittas Empire, My Family.
Who created In the Long Run?
In the Long Run was created by Idris Elba and stars Jimmy Akingbola, Idris Elba, Madeline Appiah.