In the Long Run 6 years old

In the Long Run

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.

Credits

Idris Elba
Idris Elba

Walter Easmon

Jimmy Akingbola
Jimmy Akingbola

Valentine Easmon

Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey

Bagpipes

Steve Furst
Steve Furst

Mr. Padgett

Cast

Name Character
Idris Elba He was 45 , now 52 years old as Walter Easmon
Jimmy Akingbola He was 40 , now 46 years old as Valentine Easmon
Kellie Shirley She was 36 , now 43 years old as Kirsty
Bill Bailey He was 53 , 54 years old when he died as Bagpipes
Steve Furst He was 50 , now 56 years old as Mr. Padgett
Arthur Nightingale She was 87 , now 93 years old as Vic

Crew

Name Job title
In the Long Run poster
In the Long Run (6 years)

Returning Series

  • First Air Date: 2018-03-29
  • Runtime: [20] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 19