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First Look At Idris Elba Created Sky Comedy ‘In The Long Run’

Idris Elba takes us back to 1985 in the upcoming Sky Original Production In the Long Run, which arrives on the satellite broadcaster from Thursday 29th March at 10pm on Sky One and streaming service NOW TV. Your In The Long Run TV series first-look continues below.

In The Long Run TV Series

In The Long Run TV Series

In The Long Run TV series from Idris Elba

Created by and featuring Golden Globe® winner Idris Elba with an ensemble cast including comedy favourite Bill Bailey, a first look at the series takes a nostalgic look back at life in 1980s East London with Elba at the helm as family man Walter Easmon, alongside wife Agnes (Madeline Appiah), son Kobna (Sammy Kamara) and younger brother Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola).

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The comedy, inspired by the childhood memories of Idris Elba follows the story of Walter and Agnes Easmon whose life is all about quiet routine. They arrived from Sierra Leone 13 years ago and work hard to pay the bills, raise son Kobna as well as support their family back home.

But when Walter’s brother, Valentine, comes to stay, 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 may frustrate Agnes and test Walter’s patience but Kobna adores his “funcle” Valentine and after all, he is family.

From Executive Producers Idris Elba and Gina Carter (Moone Boy), Producer Charlie Hanson (Extras), Directors Declan Lowney (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa) and Cecile Emeke and Writers Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, Stuart Lane and Grace Ofori-Attah, In the Long Run forms part of Sky’s new line-up of original British comedy and will air Thursday 29th March at 10pm on Sky One and NOW TV.

Additional images also released feature Bill Bailey as hapless neighbour Bagpipes with wife Kirsty (Kellie Shirley) and Kobna on the decks alongside best friend Dean (Mattie Boys).  Check them out below.

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