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.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2018-03-29

Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's imminent arrival causes a stir on the estate, especially with Walter's wife Agnes, who believes he may be a bad influence.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2018-03-29

Walter and Agnes try to get Valentine a "regular" job, but Valentine wants to find his own way.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2018-04-05

Agnes and Kirsty discover that one of their neighbours has passed away and are determined to do something to help the elderly residents. Meanwhile Valentine hopes that open trials at Leyton Orient will provide him with a better career.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2018-04-12

Walter has to intercede on behalf of his god-daughter when her engagement party seems destined to fail as neither her parents nor her fiancé's family approve of the match. Meanwhile Valentine falls in love and Kobna discovers a musical talent.

5. S1 105

Air Date: 2018-04-19

Agnes gets her provisional driving license, but neither of the brothers are on giving her lessons. Valentine's love life takes a knock, while a romantic weekend away for Bagpipes and Kirsty leads to big changes.

6. S1 106

Air Date: 2018-04-26

Rumours of redundancies at the plant throw everyone's plans into turmoil, though Valentine gets some good news.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-10-16

Walt and co are back in series two of Idris Elba's 80s-set Sky original comedy. Valentine moves out, but bachelor life isn't how he expected.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-10-23

Bagpipes makes a bold bid to run Leon out of town. Agnes and Kobna step in when Valentine gets ripped off by a garage owner.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2019-10-30

Agnes decides to start working. But her first job in the UK proves a real eye-opener. Valentine and Bagpipes head to Southend.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2019-11-06

Walter stumbles on a secret weapon as he tries to resolve the factory strike. Meanwhile, Kobna falls in love.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2019-11-13

Agnes gets introduced to a fellow colleague and Valentine confronts Kobna's boss. Leon's plans affect Bagpipes in more ways than one.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2019-11-20

Walter makes a discovery as everyone gets ready for Melissa's party. Uncle Valy comes to Kobna's rescue when he struggles to ask Kerry out.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2019-11-27

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-07-23

Walter's Mama arrives from Sierra Leone, and he worries that she does will not find England to her liking. Bagpipes has a health scare.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-07-30

Concerned with Valentine's lifestyle, Mama tries to find him someone special to settle down with. Agnes and Kirsty bump into some suits in the Estate.